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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.53, 4,095.71 and 1,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.53, 4,095.71 and 1,498.52 is: 2,247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.53 : 4,095.71 = 1,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.53/4,095.71 = 1,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.53x = 4,095.71 × 1,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.53x = 6,137,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,495.86/2,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.73

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