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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.42, 4,096.02 and 998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.42, 4,096.02 and 998.64 is: 1,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.42 : 4,096.02 = 998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.42/4,096.02 = 998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.42x = 4,096.02 × 998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.42x = 4,090,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,449.41/2,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.10

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