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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.80, 4,089.20 and 994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.80, 4,089.20 and 994.56 is: 1,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.80 : 4,089.20 = 994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.80/4,089.20 = 994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.80x = 4,089.20 × 994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.80x = 4,066,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,954.75/2,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.02

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