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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.51, 4,090.37 and 1,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.51, 4,090.37 and 1,083.51 is: 1,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.51 : 4,090.37 = 1,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.51/4,090.37 = 1,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.51x = 4,090.37 × 1,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.51x = 4,431,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,951.38/2,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.51

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