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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.23, 4,078.71 and 2,394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.23, 4,078.71 and 2,394.53 is: 3,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.23 : 4,078.71 = 2,394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.23/4,078.71 = 2,394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.23x = 4,078.71 × 2,394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.23x = 9,766,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766,593.46/2,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.45

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