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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.96, 3,719.76 and 999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.96, 3,719.76 and 999.28 is: 1,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.96 : 3,719.76 = 999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.96/3,719.76 = 999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.96x = 3,719.76 × 999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.96x = 3,717,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,081.77/2,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.85

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