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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.03, 4,093.26 and 996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.03, 4,093.26 and 996.25 is: 1,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.03 : 4,093.26 = 996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.03/4,093.26 = 996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.03x = 4,093.26 × 996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.03x = 4,077,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,910.28/2,728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.82

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