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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.28, 4,089.36 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.28, 4,089.36 and 674.28 is: 1,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.28 : 4,089.36 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.28/4,089.36 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.28x = 4,089.36 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.28x = 2,757,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,373.66/2,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.41

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