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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.54, 4,011.79 and 726.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.54, 4,011.79 and 726.74 is: 1,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.54 : 4,011.79 = 726.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.54/4,011.79 = 726.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.54x = 4,011.79 × 726.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.54x = 2,915,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,528.26/2,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.10

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