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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.08, 4,088.46 and 993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.08, 4,088.46 and 993.96 is: 1,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.08 : 4,088.46 = 993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.08/4,088.46 = 993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.08x = 4,088.46 × 993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.08x = 4,063,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,765.70/2,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.25

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