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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.06, 7,301.35 and 2,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.06, 7,301.35 and 2,099.04 is: 3,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.06 : 7,301.35 = 2,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.06/7,301.35 = 2,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.06x = 7,301.35 × 2,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.06x = 15,325,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,825.70/4,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.30

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