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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.79, 4,496.66 and 1,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.79, 4,496.66 and 1,242.38 is: 1,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.79 : 4,496.66 = 1,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.79/4,496.66 = 1,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.79x = 4,496.66 × 1,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.79x = 5,586,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,531.76/2,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.31

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