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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.08, 2,729.10 and 998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.08, 2,729.10 and 998.36 is: 1,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.08 : 2,729.10 = 998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.08/2,729.10 = 998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.08x = 2,729.10 × 998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.08x = 2,724,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,624.28/1,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.16

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