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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.52, 4,491.84 and 2,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.52, 4,491.84 and 2,076 is: 3,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.52 : 4,491.84 = 2,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.52/4,491.84 = 2,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.52x = 4,491.84 × 2,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.52x = 9,325,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325,059.84/2,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.85

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