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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.39, 4,499.54 and 1,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.39, 4,499.54 and 1,051.44 is: 1,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.39 : 4,499.54 = 1,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.39/4,499.54 = 1,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.39x = 4,499.54 × 1,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.39x = 4,730,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,996.34/2,999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.32

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