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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.80, 4,129.69 and 999.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.80, 4,129.69 and 999.05 is: 1,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.80 : 4,129.69 = 999.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.80/4,129.69 = 999.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.80x = 4,129.69 × 999.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.80x = 4,125,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,766.79/2,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.66

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