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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.19, 4,069.98 and 2,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.19, 4,069.98 and 2,336.31 is: 3,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.19 : 4,069.98 = 2,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.19/4,069.98 = 2,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.19x = 4,069.98 × 2,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.19x = 9,508,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508,734.97/2,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.92

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