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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.72, 4,090.77 and 1,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.72, 4,090.77 and 1,082.73 is: 1,624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.72 : 4,090.77 = 1,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.72/4,090.77 = 1,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.72x = 4,090.77 × 1,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.72x = 4,429,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,199.40/2,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.37

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