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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.47, 4,105.18 and 981.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.47, 4,105.18 and 981.99 is: 1,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.47 : 4,105.18 = 981.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.47/4,105.18 = 981.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.47x = 4,105.18 × 981.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.47x = 4,031,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,245.71/2,737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.62

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