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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.95, 4,091.98 and 2,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.95, 4,091.98 and 2,270.27 is: 3,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.95 : 4,091.98 = 2,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.95/4,091.98 = 2,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.95x = 4,091.98 × 2,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.95x = 9,289,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,878.97/2,726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.69

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