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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.88, 4,618.62 and 999.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.88, 4,618.62 and 999.38 is: 1,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.88 : 4,618.62 = 999.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.88/4,618.62 = 999.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.88x = 4,618.62 × 999.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.88x = 4,615,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,756.46/3,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.68

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