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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.54, 4,499.58 and 1,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.54, 4,499.58 and 1,683.74 is: 2,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.54 : 4,499.58 = 1,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.54/4,499.58 = 1,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.54x = 4,499.58 × 1,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.54x = 7,576,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,122.83/2,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.76

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