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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.76, 4,125.14 and 996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.76, 4,125.14 and 996.35 is: 1,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.76 : 4,125.14 = 996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.76/4,125.14 = 996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.76x = 4,125.14 × 996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.76x = 4,110,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,088.57/2,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.62

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