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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.08, 4,088.22 and 994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.08, 4,088.22 and 994.52 is: 1,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.08 : 4,088.22 = 994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.08/4,088.22 = 994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.08x = 4,088.22 × 994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.08x = 4,065,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,816.55/2,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.90

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