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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.51, 4,096.44 and 975.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.51, 4,096.44 and 975.85 is: 1,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.51 : 4,096.44 = 975.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.51/4,096.44 = 975.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.51x = 4,096.44 × 975.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.51x = 3,997,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,500.73/2,730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.01

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