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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.49, 4,062.69 and 2,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.49, 4,062.69 and 2,594.26 is: 3,865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.49 : 4,062.69 = 2,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.49/4,062.69 = 2,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.49x = 4,062.69 × 2,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.49x = 10,539,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,679.24/2,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.65

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