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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.56, 4,494.30 and 2,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.56, 4,494.30 and 2,129.56 is: 3,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.56 : 4,494.30 = 2,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.56/4,494.30 = 2,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.56x = 4,494.30 × 2,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.56x = 9,570,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,570,881.51/2,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.76

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