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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.38, 4,617.88 and 999.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.38, 4,617.88 and 999.07 is: 1,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.38 : 4,617.88 = 999.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.38/4,617.88 = 999.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.38x = 4,617.88 × 999.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.38x = 4,613,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,571.33/3,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.21

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