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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.14, 4,126.25 and 995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.14, 4,126.25 and 995.81 is: 1,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.14 : 4,126.25 = 995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.14/4,126.25 = 995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.14x = 4,126.25 × 995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.14x = 4,108,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,961.01/2,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.55

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