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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.42, 4,011.33 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.42, 4,011.33 and 726.48 is: 1,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.42 : 4,011.33 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.42/4,011.33 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.42x = 4,011.33 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.42x = 2,914,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,151.02/2,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.64

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