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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.58, 4,271.99 and 999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.58, 4,271.99 and 999.35 is: 1,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.58 : 4,271.99 = 999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.58/4,271.99 = 999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.58x = 4,271.99 × 999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.58x = 4,269,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,186.85/2,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.71

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