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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.58, 4,090.41 and 1,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.58, 4,090.41 and 1,083.90 is: 1,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.58 : 4,090.41 = 1,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.58/4,090.41 = 1,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.58x = 4,090.41 × 1,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.58x = 4,433,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,595.40/2,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.06

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