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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.47, 4,088.22 and 994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.47, 4,088.22 and 994.09 is: 1,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.47 : 4,088.22 = 994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.47/4,088.22 = 994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.47x = 4,088.22 × 994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.47x = 4,064,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,058.62/2,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.14

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