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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.40, 4,499.10 and 1,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.40, 4,499.10 and 1,687.20 is: 2,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.40 : 4,499.10 = 1,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.40/4,499.10 = 1,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.40x = 4,499.10 × 1,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.40x = 7,590,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,881.52/2,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.80

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