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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.13, 4,499.99 and 1,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.13, 4,499.99 and 1,610.84 is: 2,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.13 : 4,499.99 = 1,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.13/4,499.99 = 1,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.13x = 4,499.99 × 1,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.13x = 7,248,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,773.13/2,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.96

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