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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.51, 4,091.58 and 995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.51, 4,091.58 and 995.13 is: 1,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.51 : 4,091.58 = 995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.51/4,091.58 = 995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.51x = 4,091.58 × 995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.51x = 4,071,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,654.01/2,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.36

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