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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.70, 4,498.92 and 1,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.70, 4,498.92 and 1,150.20 is: 1,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.70 : 4,498.92 = 1,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.70/4,498.92 = 1,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.70x = 4,498.92 × 1,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.70x = 5,174,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,657.78/2,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.06

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