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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.67, 4,097.24 and 1,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.67, 4,097.24 and 1,499.75 is: 2,248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.67 : 4,097.24 = 1,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.67/4,097.24 = 1,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.67x = 4,097.24 × 1,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.67x = 6,144,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,828.69/2,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.65

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