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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.80, 4,012.40 and 727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.80, 4,012.40 and 727.16 is: 1,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.80 : 4,012.40 = 727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.80/4,012.40 = 727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.80x = 4,012.40 × 727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.80x = 2,917,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,633.09/2,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.79

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