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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.38, 4,497.75 and 1,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.38, 4,497.75 and 1,355.86 is: 2,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.38 : 4,497.75 = 1,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.38/4,497.75 = 1,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.38x = 4,497.75 × 1,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.38x = 6,098,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,319.32/2,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.19

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