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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.08, 4,087.68 and 1,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.08, 4,087.68 and 1,082.56 is: 1,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.08 : 4,087.68 = 1,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.08/4,087.68 = 1,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.08x = 4,087.68 × 1,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.08x = 4,425,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,158.86/2,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.27

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