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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.94, 4,085.91 and 2,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.94, 4,085.91 and 2,626.74 is: 3,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.94 : 4,085.91 = 2,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.94/4,085.91 = 2,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.94x = 4,085.91 × 2,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.94x = 10,732,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732,623.23/2,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.11

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