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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.18, 4,095.45 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.18, 4,095.45 and 998.34 is: 1,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.18 : 4,095.45 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.18/4,095.45 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.18x = 4,095.45 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.18x = 4,088,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,651.55/2,730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.58

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