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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.01, 4,134.61 and 2,583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.01, 4,134.61 and 2,583.79 is: 3,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.01 : 4,134.61 = 2,583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.01/4,134.61 = 2,583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.01x = 4,134.61 × 2,583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.01x = 10,682,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,963.97/2,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.16

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