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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.99, 4,966.21 and 2,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.99, 4,966.21 and 2,060.49 is: 3,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.99 : 4,966.21 = 2,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.99/4,966.21 = 2,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.99x = 4,966.21 × 2,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.99x = 10,232,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,826.04/3,307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.37

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