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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.60, 4,091.40 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.60, 4,091.40 and 995.52 is: 1,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.60 : 4,091.40 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.60/4,091.40 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.60x = 4,091.40 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.60x = 4,073,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,070.53/2,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.28

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