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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.52, 4,089.53 and 752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.52, 4,089.53 and 752.15 is: 1,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.52 : 4,089.53 = 752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.52/4,089.53 = 752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.52x = 4,089.53 × 752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.52x = 3,075,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,915.78/2,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.15

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