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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.78, 4,096.17 and 999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.78, 4,096.17 and 999.54 is: 1,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.78 : 4,096.17 = 999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.78/4,096.17 = 999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.78x = 4,096.17 × 999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.78x = 4,094,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,285.76/2,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.31

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