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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.04, 4,086.90 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.04, 4,086.90 and 1,083 is: 1,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.04 : 4,086.90 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.04/4,086.90 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.04x = 4,086.90 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.04x = 4,426,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,112.70/2,726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.64

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