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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.67, 4,499.37 and 1,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.67, 4,499.37 and 1,151.66 is: 1,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.67 : 4,499.37 = 1,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.67/4,499.37 = 1,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.67x = 4,499.37 × 1,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.67x = 5,181,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,721.96/2,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.43

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