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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.11, 4,011.36 and 726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.11, 4,011.36 and 726.27 is: 1,089.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.11 : 4,011.36 = 726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.11/4,011.36 = 726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.11x = 4,011.36 × 726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.11x = 2,913,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,330.43/2,674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.46

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