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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.32, 4,499.46 and 1,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.32, 4,499.46 and 1,267.96 is: 1,902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.32 : 4,499.46 = 1,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.32/4,499.46 = 1,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.32x = 4,499.46 × 1,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.32x = 5,705,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,135.30/2,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.14

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