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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.26, 4,011.40 and 726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.26, 4,011.40 and 726.40 is: 1,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.26 : 4,011.40 = 726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.26/4,011.40 = 726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.26x = 4,011.40 × 726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.26x = 2,913,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,880.96/2,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.60

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