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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.22, 4,091.37 and 997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.22, 4,091.37 and 997.06 is: 1,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.22 : 4,091.37 = 997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.22/4,091.37 = 997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.22x = 4,091.37 × 997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.22x = 4,079,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,341.37/2,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.79

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