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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.88, 4,095.27 and 975.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.88, 4,095.27 and 975.55 is: 1,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.88 : 4,095.27 = 975.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.88/4,095.27 = 975.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.88x = 4,095.27 × 975.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.88x = 3,995,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,140.65/2,730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.95

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