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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.97, 4,011.19 and 726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.97, 4,011.19 and 726.19 is: 1,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.97 : 4,011.19 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.97/4,011.19 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.97x = 4,011.19 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.97x = 2,912,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,874.22/2,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.35

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