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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.24, 4,090.44 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.24, 4,090.44 and 996.08 is: 1,494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.24 : 4,090.44 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.24/4,090.44 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.24x = 4,090.44 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.24x = 4,074,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,405.48/2,726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.51

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