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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.37, 4,499.06 and 1,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.37, 4,499.06 and 1,052.13 is: 1,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.37 : 4,499.06 = 1,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.37/4,499.06 = 1,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.37x = 4,499.06 × 1,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.37x = 4,733,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,590.74/2,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.20

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