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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.61, 4,139.61 and 1,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.61, 4,139.61 and 1,673.28 is: 2,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.61 : 4,139.61 = 1,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.61/4,139.61 = 1,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.61x = 4,139.61 × 1,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.61x = 6,926,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,726.62/2,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.21

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