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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.09, 4,130.08 and 998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.09, 4,130.08 and 998.58 is: 1,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.09 : 4,130.08 = 998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.09/4,130.08 = 998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.09x = 4,130.08 × 998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.09x = 4,124,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,215.29/2,754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.49

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