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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.84, 4,096.26 and 999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.84, 4,096.26 and 999.06 is: 1,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.84 : 4,096.26 = 999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.84/4,096.26 = 999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.84x = 4,096.26 × 999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.84x = 4,092,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,409.52/2,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.59

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