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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.49, 4,092.33 and 997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.49, 4,092.33 and 997.12 is: 1,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.49 : 4,092.33 = 997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.49/4,092.33 = 997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.49x = 4,092.33 × 997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.49x = 4,080,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,544.09/2,728.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.53

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