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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.50, 4,089.79 and 674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.50, 4,089.79 and 674.50 is: 1,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.50 : 4,089.79 = 674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.50/4,089.79 = 674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.50x = 4,089.79 × 674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.50x = 2,758,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,563.36/2,726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.76

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