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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.08, 4,495.90 and 1,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.08, 4,495.90 and 1,050.22 is: 1,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.08 : 4,495.90 = 1,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.08/4,495.90 = 1,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.08x = 4,495.90 × 1,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.08x = 4,721,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,684.10/2,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.38

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