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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.06, 4,619.62 and 999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.06, 4,619.62 and 999.14 is: 1,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.06 : 4,619.62 = 999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.06/4,619.62 = 999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.06x = 4,619.62 × 999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.06x = 4,615,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,647.13/3,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.04

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