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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.27, 4,095.41 and 998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.27, 4,095.41 and 998.49 is: 1,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.27 : 4,095.41 = 998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.27/4,095.41 = 998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.27x = 4,095.41 × 998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.27x = 4,089,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,220.94/2,730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.74

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