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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.62, 4,129.07 and 998.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.62, 4,129.07 and 998.55 is: 1,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.62 : 4,129.07 = 998.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.62/4,129.07 = 998.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.62x = 4,129.07 × 998.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.62x = 4,123,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,077.86/2,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.33

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