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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.10, 4,094.10 and 997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.10, 4,094.10 and 997.70 is: 1,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.10 : 4,094.10 = 997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.10/4,094.10 = 997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.10x = 4,094.10 × 997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.10x = 4,084,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,683.57/2,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.71

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