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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.51, 4,139.40 and 1,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.51, 4,139.40 and 1,673.47 is: 2,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.51 : 4,139.40 = 1,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.51/4,139.40 = 1,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.51x = 4,139.40 × 1,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.51x = 6,927,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927,173.17/2,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.44

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