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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.90, 4,502.07 and 2,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.90, 4,502.07 and 2,052.14 is: 3,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.90 : 4,502.07 = 2,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.90/4,502.07 = 2,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.90x = 4,502.07 × 2,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.90x = 9,238,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,877.93/2,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.73

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