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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.72, 4,089.19 and 994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.72, 4,089.19 and 994.35 is: 1,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.72 : 4,089.19 = 994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.72/4,089.19 = 994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.72x = 4,089.19 × 994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.72x = 4,066,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,086.08/2,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.75

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