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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.41, 4,501.07 and 1,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.41, 4,501.07 and 1,356.05 is: 2,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.41 : 4,501.07 = 1,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.41/4,501.07 = 1,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.41x = 4,501.07 × 1,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.41x = 6,103,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103,675.97/2,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.96

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