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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.08, 4,092.48 and 997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.08, 4,092.48 and 997.92 is: 1,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.08 : 4,092.48 = 997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.08/4,092.48 = 997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.08x = 4,092.48 × 997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.08x = 4,083,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,967.64/2,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.01

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