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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.07, 4,498.61 and 1,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.07, 4,498.61 and 1,050.82 is: 1,576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.07 : 4,498.61 = 1,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.07/4,498.61 = 1,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.07x = 4,498.61 × 1,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.07x = 4,727,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,212.86/2,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.23

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