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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.43, 4,496.63 and 2,076.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.43, 4,496.63 and 2,076.75 is: 3,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.43 : 4,496.63 = 2,076.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.43/4,496.63 = 2,076.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.43x = 4,496.63 × 2,076.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.43x = 9,338,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,365.97/2,999.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.38

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