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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.03, 4,088.64 and 994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.03, 4,088.64 and 994.25 is: 1,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.03 : 4,088.64 = 994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.03/4,088.64 = 994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.03x = 4,088.64 × 994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.03x = 4,065,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,130.32/2,726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.23

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