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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.38, 4,499.73 and 919.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.38, 4,499.73 and 919.67 is: 1,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.38 : 4,499.73 = 919.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.38/4,499.73 = 919.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.38x = 4,499.73 × 919.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.38x = 4,138,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,266.69/2,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.71

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