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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.64, 4,498.06 and 1,024.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.64, 4,498.06 and 1,024.73 is: 1,536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.64 : 4,498.06 = 1,024.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.64/4,498.06 = 1,024.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.64x = 4,498.06 × 1,024.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.64x = 4,609,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,291.90/2,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.62

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