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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.64, 4,086.06 and 992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.64, 4,086.06 and 992.25 is: 1,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.64 : 4,086.06 = 992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.64/4,086.06 = 992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.64x = 4,086.06 × 992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.64x = 4,054,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,393.04/2,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.59

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