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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.99, 4,090.08 and 995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.99, 4,090.08 and 995.62 is: 1,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.99 : 4,090.08 = 995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.99/4,090.08 = 995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.99x = 4,090.08 × 995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.99x = 4,072,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,145.00/2,726.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.27

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