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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.24, 4,091.94 and 997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.24, 4,091.94 and 997.08 is: 1,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.24 : 4,091.94 = 997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.24/4,091.94 = 997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.24x = 4,091.94 × 997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.24x = 4,079,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,991.54/2,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.01

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