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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730, 4,094.46 and 1,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730, 4,094.46 and 1,496.28 is: 2,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730 : 4,094.46 = 1,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730/4,094.46 = 1,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730x = 4,094.46 × 1,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730x = 6,126,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126,458.61/2,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.12

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