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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.70, 6,002.55 and 2,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.70, 6,002.55 and 2,050.90 is: 3,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.70 : 6,002.55 = 2,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.70/6,002.55 = 2,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.70x = 6,002.55 × 2,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.70x = 12,310,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310,629.80/3,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.89

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