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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.91, 4,092.17 and 1,495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.91, 4,092.17 and 1,495.19 is: 2,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.91 : 4,092.17 = 1,495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.91/4,092.17 = 1,495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.91x = 4,092.17 × 1,495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.91x = 6,118,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118,574.42/2,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.78

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