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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.22, 4,092.94 and 996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.22, 4,092.94 and 996.80 is: 1,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.22 : 4,092.94 = 996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.22/4,092.94 = 996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.22x = 4,092.94 × 996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.22x = 4,079,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,842.59/2,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.42

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