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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.64, 4,091.44 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.64, 4,091.44 and 996.24 is: 1,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.64 : 4,091.44 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.64/4,091.44 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.64x = 4,091.44 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.64x = 4,076,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,056.19/2,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.35

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