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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.12, 4,090.73 and 2,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.12, 4,090.73 and 2,269.44 is: 3,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.12 : 4,090.73 = 2,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.12/4,090.73 = 2,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.12x = 4,090.73 × 2,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.12x = 9,283,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,654.94/2,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.45

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