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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.10, 4,089.69 and 1,082.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.10, 4,089.69 and 1,082.34 is: 1,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.10 : 4,089.69 = 1,082.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.10/4,089.69 = 1,082.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.10x = 4,089.69 × 1,082.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.10x = 4,426,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,435.07/2,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.72

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