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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.60, 4,080.18 and 2,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.60, 4,080.18 and 2,182.28 is: 3,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.60 : 4,080.18 = 2,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.60/4,080.18 = 2,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.60x = 4,080.18 × 2,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.60x = 8,904,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904,095.21/2,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.64

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