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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.56, 4,098.42 and 1,000.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.56, 4,098.42 and 1,000.96 is: 1,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.56 : 4,098.42 = 1,000.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.56/4,098.42 = 1,000.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.56x = 4,098.42 × 1,000.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.56x = 4,102,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,354.48/2,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.29

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