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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.82, 4,139.47 and 1,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.82, 4,139.47 and 1,298 is: 1,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.82 : 4,139.47 = 1,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.82/4,139.47 = 1,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.82x = 4,139.47 × 1,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.82x = 5,373,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,032.06/2,757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.29

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