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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.50, 4,139.32 and 1,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.50, 4,139.32 and 1,673.27 is: 2,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.50 : 4,139.32 = 1,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.50/4,139.32 = 1,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.50x = 4,139.32 × 1,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.50x = 6,926,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,217.04/2,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.13

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