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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.22, 4,010.87 and 726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.22, 4,010.87 and 726.58 is: 1,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.22 : 4,010.87 = 726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.22/4,010.87 = 726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.22x = 4,010.87 × 726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.22x = 2,914,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,217.92/2,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.75

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