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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.46, 4,094.73 and 998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.46, 4,094.73 and 998.22 is: 1,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.46 : 4,094.73 = 998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.46/4,094.73 = 998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.46x = 4,094.73 × 998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.46x = 4,087,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,441.38/2,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.53

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