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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.61, 4,497.80 and 1,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.61, 4,497.80 and 1,150.33 is: 1,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.61 : 4,497.80 = 1,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.61/4,497.80 = 1,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.61x = 4,497.80 × 1,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.61x = 5,173,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,954.27/2,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.88

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