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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.26, 4,053.74 and 1,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.26, 4,053.74 and 1,772.92 is: 2,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.26 : 4,053.74 = 1,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.26/4,053.74 = 1,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.26x = 4,053.74 × 1,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.26x = 7,186,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,956.72/2,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.58

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