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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.33, 4,093.56 and 1,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.33, 4,093.56 and 1,498.32 is: 2,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.33 : 4,093.56 = 1,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.33/4,093.56 = 1,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.33x = 4,093.56 × 1,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.33x = 6,133,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133,462.82/2,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.42

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