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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.05, 4,086.23 and 1,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.05, 4,086.23 and 1,264 is: 1,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.05 : 4,086.23 = 1,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.05/4,086.23 = 1,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.05x = 4,086.23 × 1,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.05x = 5,164,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,994.72/2,726.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.68

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