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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.71, 4,090.02 and 674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.71, 4,090.02 and 674.71 is: 1,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.71 : 4,090.02 = 674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.71/4,090.02 = 674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.71x = 4,090.02 × 674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.71x = 2,759,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,577.39/2,726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.05

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