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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.97, 4,091.67 and 995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.97, 4,091.67 and 995.19 is: 1,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.97 : 4,091.67 = 995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.97/4,091.67 = 995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.97x = 4,091.67 × 995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.97x = 4,071,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,989.07/2,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.23

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