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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.08, 4,088.24 and 994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.08, 4,088.24 and 994.24 is: 1,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.08 : 4,088.24 = 994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.08/4,088.24 = 994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.08x = 4,088.24 × 994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.08x = 4,064,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,691.74/2,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.04

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