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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.29, 4,496.18 and 1,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.29, 4,496.18 and 1,050.43 is: 1,574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.29 : 4,496.18 = 1,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.29/4,496.18 = 1,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.29x = 4,496.18 × 1,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.29x = 4,722,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,894.62/2,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.67

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