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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.36, 4,137.92 and 1,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.36, 4,137.92 and 1,951.04 is: 2,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.36 : 4,137.92 = 1,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.36/4,137.92 = 1,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.36x = 4,137.92 × 1,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.36x = 8,073,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,073,247.44/2,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.66

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