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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.37, 4,496.63 and 2,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.37, 4,496.63 and 2,535.24 is: 3,800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.37 : 4,496.63 = 2,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.37/4,496.63 = 2,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.37x = 4,496.63 × 2,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.37x = 11,400,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,400,023.57/2,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.81

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