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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.89, 4,949.49 and 2,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.89, 4,949.49 and 2,070.16 is: 3,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.89 : 4,949.49 = 2,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.89/4,949.49 = 2,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.89x = 4,949.49 × 2,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.89x = 10,246,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,236.22/3,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.15

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