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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.99, 4,096.62 and 1,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.99, 4,096.62 and 1,642.35 is: 2,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.99 : 4,096.62 = 1,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.99/4,096.62 = 1,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.99x = 4,096.62 × 1,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.99x = 6,728,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,083.86/2,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.61

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