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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.55, 4,088.97 and 1,427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.55, 4,088.97 and 1,427.31 is: 2,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.55 : 4,088.97 = 1,427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.55/4,088.97 = 1,427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.55x = 4,088.97 × 1,427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.55x = 5,836,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,227.77/2,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.52

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