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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.29, 4,096.31 and 975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.29, 4,096.31 and 975.26 is: 1,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.29 : 4,096.31 = 975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.29/4,096.31 = 975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.29x = 4,096.31 × 975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.29x = 3,994,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,972.66/2,730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.20

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