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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.10, 4,089.68 and 995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.10, 4,089.68 and 995.50 is: 1,492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.10 : 4,089.68 = 995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.10/4,089.68 = 995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.10x = 4,089.68 × 995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.10x = 4,071,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,276.44/2,728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.35

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