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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.85, 4,010.97 and 726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.85, 4,010.97 and 726.02 is: 1,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.85 : 4,010.97 = 726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.85/4,010.97 = 726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.85x = 4,010.97 × 726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.85x = 2,912,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,044.44/2,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.08

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