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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.03, 4,087.14 and 993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.03, 4,087.14 and 993.25 is: 1,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.03 : 4,087.14 = 993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.03/4,087.14 = 993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.03x = 4,087.14 × 993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.03x = 4,059,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,551.81/2,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.73

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