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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.64, 4,090.30 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.64, 4,090.30 and 994.44 is: 1,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.64 : 4,090.30 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.64/4,090.30 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.64x = 4,090.30 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.64x = 4,067,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,557.93/2,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.33

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