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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.32, 4,125.94 and 995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.32, 4,125.94 and 995.86 is: 1,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.32 : 4,125.94 = 995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.32/4,125.94 = 995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.32x = 4,125.94 × 995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.32x = 4,108,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,858.61/2,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.41

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