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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.28, 4,090.23 and 1,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.28, 4,090.23 and 1,266.30 is: 1,899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.28 : 4,090.23 = 1,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.28/4,090.23 = 1,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.28x = 4,090.23 × 1,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.28x = 5,179,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,458.25/2,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.83

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