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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.16, 4,995.96 and 2,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.16, 4,995.96 and 2,099.20 is: 3,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.16 : 4,995.96 = 2,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.16/4,995.96 = 2,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.16x = 4,995.96 × 2,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.16x = 10,487,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,487,519.23/3,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.25

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