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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.04, 4,497.48 and 1,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.04, 4,497.48 and 1,150.08 is: 1,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.04 : 4,497.48 = 1,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.04/4,497.48 = 1,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.04x = 4,497.48 × 1,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.04x = 5,172,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,461.80/2,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.71

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