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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.19, 4,497.39 and 918.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.19, 4,497.39 and 918.66 is: 1,377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.19 : 4,497.39 = 918.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.19/4,497.39 = 918.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.19x = 4,497.39 × 918.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.19x = 4,131,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,572.30/2,999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.56

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