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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.33, 4,011.50 and 726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.33, 4,011.50 and 726.53 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.33 : 4,011.50 = 726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.33/4,011.50 = 726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.33x = 4,011.50 × 726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.33x = 2,914,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,456.85/2,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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