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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.57, 4,089.24 and 1,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.57, 4,089.24 and 1,082.67 is: 1,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.57 : 4,089.24 = 1,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.57/4,089.24 = 1,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.57x = 4,089.24 × 1,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.57x = 4,427,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,297.47/2,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.76

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