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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.91, 4,096.36 and 998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.91, 4,096.36 and 998.59 is: 1,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.91 : 4,096.36 = 998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.91/4,096.36 = 998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.91x = 4,096.36 × 998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.91x = 4,090,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,563.65/2,730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.88

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