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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.89, 4,090.79 and 1,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.89, 4,090.79 and 1,083.46 is: 1,625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.89 : 4,090.79 = 1,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.89/4,090.79 = 1,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.89x = 4,090.79 × 1,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.89x = 4,432,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,207.33/2,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.37

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