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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.54, 4,499.32 and 1,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.54, 4,499.32 and 1,051.76 is: 1,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.54 : 4,499.32 = 1,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.54/4,499.32 = 1,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.54x = 4,499.32 × 1,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.54x = 4,732,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,204.80/2,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.64

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