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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.99, 4,125.65 and 995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.99, 4,125.65 and 995.78 is: 1,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.99 : 4,125.65 = 995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.99/4,125.65 = 995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.99x = 4,125.65 × 995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.99x = 4,108,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,214.15/2,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.36

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