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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.25, 4,088.56 and 995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.25, 4,088.56 and 995.01 is: 1,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.25 : 4,088.56 = 995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.25/4,088.56 = 995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.25x = 4,088.56 × 995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.25x = 4,068,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,158.09/2,726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.22

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