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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.99, 4,097.98 and 679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.99, 4,097.98 and 679.99 is: 1,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.99 : 4,097.98 = 679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.99/4,097.98 = 679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.99x = 4,097.98 × 679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.99x = 2,786,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,585.42/2,731.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.98

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