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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.94, 4,129.71 and 998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.94, 4,129.71 and 998.76 is: 1,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.94 : 4,129.71 = 998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.94/4,129.71 = 998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.94x = 4,129.71 × 998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.94x = 4,124,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,589.16/2,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.25

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