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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.54, 4,094.91 and 998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.54, 4,094.91 and 998.17 is: 1,497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.54 : 4,094.91 = 998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.54/4,094.91 = 998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.54x = 4,094.91 × 998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.54x = 4,087,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,406.08/2,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.47

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