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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.55, 4,274.73 and 999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.55, 4,274.73 and 999.67 is: 1,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.55 : 4,274.73 = 999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.55/4,274.73 = 999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.55x = 4,274.73 × 999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.55x = 4,273,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,319.34/2,848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.18

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