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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.65, 5,263.01 and 2,726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.65, 5,263.01 and 2,726.48 is: 4,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.65 : 5,263.01 = 2,726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.65/5,263.01 = 2,726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.65x = 5,263.01 × 2,726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.65x = 14,349,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349,465.19/3,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.91

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