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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.76, 3,762.94 and 1,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.76, 3,762.94 and 1,484.76 is: 2,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.76 : 3,762.94 = 1,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.76/3,762.94 = 1,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.76x = 3,762.94 × 1,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.76x = 5,587,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,062.79/2,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.97

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