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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.17, 4,498.62 and 1,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.17, 4,498.62 and 1,151.16 is: 1,726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.17 : 4,498.62 = 1,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.17/4,498.62 = 1,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.17x = 4,498.62 × 1,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.17x = 5,178,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,631.40/2,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.69

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