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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.60, 4,088.40 and 993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.60, 4,088.40 and 993.52 is: 1,490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.60 : 4,088.40 = 993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.60/4,088.40 = 993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.60x = 4,088.40 × 993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.60x = 4,061,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,907.17/2,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.28

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