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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.03, 4,090.56 and 995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.03, 4,090.56 and 995.79 is: 1,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.03 : 4,090.56 = 995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.03/4,090.56 = 995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.03x = 4,090.56 × 995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.03x = 4,073,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,338.74/2,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.69

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