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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.00, 4,098.13 and 976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.00, 4,098.13 and 976.12 is: 1,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.00 : 4,098.13 = 976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.00/4,098.13 = 976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.00x = 4,098.13 × 976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.00x = 4,000,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,253.97/2,732.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.22

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