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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.34, 4,497.26 and 1,024.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.34, 4,497.26 and 1,024.31 is: 1,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.34 : 4,497.26 = 1,024.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.34/4,497.26 = 1,024.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.34x = 4,497.26 × 1,024.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.34x = 4,606,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,565.90/2,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.86

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