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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.50, 4,144.40 and 2,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.50, 4,144.40 and 2,158.54 is: 2,982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.50 : 4,144.40 = 2,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.50/4,144.40 = 2,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.50x = 4,144.40 × 2,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.50x = 8,945,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,853.18/2,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.45

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