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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.40, 4,138.68 and 1,673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.40, 4,138.68 and 1,673.07 is: 2,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.40 : 4,138.68 = 1,673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.40/4,138.68 = 1,673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.40x = 4,138.68 × 1,673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.40x = 6,924,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,301.35/2,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.56

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