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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.46, 4,085.60 and 2,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.46, 4,085.60 and 2,029.86 is: 3,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.46 : 4,085.60 = 2,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.46/4,085.60 = 2,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.46x = 4,085.60 × 2,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.46x = 8,293,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,196.02/2,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.74

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