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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.23, 4,491.15 and 2,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.23, 4,491.15 and 2,073.51 is: 3,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.23 : 4,491.15 = 2,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.23/4,491.15 = 2,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.23x = 4,491.15 × 2,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.23x = 9,312,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312,444.44/2,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.95

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