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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.50, 4,091.30 and 2,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.50, 4,091.30 and 2,269.81 is: 3,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.50 : 4,091.30 = 2,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.50/4,091.30 = 2,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.50x = 4,091.30 × 2,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.50x = 9,286,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,473.65/2,726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.01

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