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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.94, 4,500.51 and 1,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.94, 4,500.51 and 1,053.51 is: 1,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.94 : 4,500.51 = 1,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.94/4,500.51 = 1,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.94x = 4,500.51 × 1,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.94x = 4,741,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,332.29/2,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.48

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