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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.32, 4,497.66 and 1,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.32, 4,497.66 and 1,612.44 is: 2,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.32 : 4,497.66 = 1,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.32/4,497.66 = 1,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.32x = 4,497.66 × 1,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.32x = 7,252,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,206.89/2,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.95

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