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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.26, 4,054.73 and 1,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.26, 4,054.73 and 1,826.82 is: 2,737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.26 : 4,054.73 = 1,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.26/4,054.73 = 1,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.26x = 4,054.73 × 1,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.26x = 7,407,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407,252.72/2,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.09

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