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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.77, 4,093.16 and 996.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.77, 4,093.16 and 996.99 is: 1,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.77 : 4,093.16 = 996.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.77/4,093.16 = 996.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.77x = 4,093.16 × 996.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.77x = 4,080,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,834.60/2,728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.49

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