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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.74, 4,090.14 and 2,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.74, 4,090.14 and 2,042.32 is: 3,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.74 : 4,090.14 = 2,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.74/4,090.14 = 2,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.74x = 4,090.14 × 2,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.74x = 8,353,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,374.72/2,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.50

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