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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.53, 4,086.33 and 2,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.53, 4,086.33 and 2,626.28 is: 3,934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.53 : 4,086.33 = 2,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.53/4,086.33 = 2,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.53x = 4,086.33 × 2,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.53x = 10,731,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,731,846.75/2,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.64

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