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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.03, 4,091.76 and 995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.03, 4,091.76 and 995.25 is: 1,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.03 : 4,091.76 = 995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.03/4,091.76 = 995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.03x = 4,091.76 × 995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.03x = 4,072,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,324.14/2,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.32

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