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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.25, 4,139.91 and 2,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.25, 4,139.91 and 2,439.27 is: 3,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.25 : 4,139.91 = 2,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.25/4,139.91 = 2,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.25x = 4,139.91 × 2,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.25x = 10,098,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098,358.27/2,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.96

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