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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.57, 4,498.34 and 1,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.57, 4,498.34 and 1,051.52 is: 1,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.57 : 4,498.34 = 1,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.57/4,498.34 = 1,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.57x = 4,498.34 × 1,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.57x = 4,730,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,066.73/2,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.92

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