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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.64, 4,091.80 and 995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.64, 4,091.80 and 995.44 is: 1,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.64 : 4,091.80 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.64/4,091.80 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.64x = 4,091.80 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.64x = 4,073,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,141.39/2,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.83

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