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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.04, 4,092.46 and 996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.04, 4,092.46 and 996.26 is: 1,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.04 : 4,092.46 = 996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.04/4,092.46 = 996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.04x = 4,092.46 × 996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.04x = 4,077,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,154.20/2,728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.54

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