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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.04, 4,618.55 and 999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.04, 4,618.55 and 999.04 is: 1,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.04 : 4,618.55 = 999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.04/4,618.55 = 999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.04x = 4,618.55 × 999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.04x = 4,614,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,104.65/3,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.56

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