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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.97, 4,501.98 and 1,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.97, 4,501.98 and 1,052.19 is: 1,579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.97 : 4,501.98 = 1,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.97/4,501.98 = 1,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.97x = 4,501.98 × 1,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.97x = 4,736,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,938.34/2,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.00

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