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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.49, 3,762.45 and 1,607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.49, 3,762.45 and 1,607.48 is: 2,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.49 : 3,762.45 = 1,607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.49/3,762.45 = 1,607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.49x = 3,762.45 × 1,607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.49x = 6,048,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,063.13/2,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.26

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