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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.06, 4,141.32 and 1,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.06, 4,141.32 and 1,881.92 is: 2,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.06 : 4,141.32 = 1,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.06/4,141.32 = 1,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.06x = 4,141.32 × 1,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.06x = 7,793,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,623.52/2,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.69

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