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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.03, 4,086.45 and 992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.03, 4,086.45 and 992.25 is: 1,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.03 : 4,086.45 = 992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.03/4,086.45 = 992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.03x = 4,086.45 × 992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.03x = 4,054,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,780.01/2,724.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.52

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