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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.52, 4,495.56 and 2,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.52, 4,495.56 and 2,343.36 is: 3,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.52 : 4,495.56 = 2,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.52/4,495.56 = 2,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.52x = 4,495.56 × 2,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.52x = 10,534,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534,715.48/2,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.13

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