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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.47, 4,094.81 and 998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.47, 4,094.81 and 998.09 is: 1,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.47 : 4,094.81 = 998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.47/4,094.81 = 998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.47x = 4,094.81 × 998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.47x = 4,086,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,988.91/2,729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.36

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