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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.20, 4,010.88 and 726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.20, 4,010.88 and 726.24 is: 1,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.20 : 4,010.88 = 726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.20/4,010.88 = 726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.20x = 4,010.88 × 726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.20x = 2,912,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,861.49/2,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.25

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