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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.96, 4,272.57 and 999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.96, 4,272.57 and 999.09 is: 1,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.96 : 4,272.57 = 999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.96/4,272.57 = 999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.96x = 4,272.57 × 999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.96x = 4,268,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,681.96/2,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.86

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