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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.58, 4,084.65 and 2,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.58, 4,084.65 and 2,235.66 is: 3,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.58 : 4,084.65 = 2,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.58/4,084.65 = 2,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.58x = 4,084.65 × 2,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.58x = 9,131,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,888.62/2,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.21

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