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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.58, 4,013.44 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.58, 4,013.44 and 727.80 is: 1,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.58 : 4,013.44 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.58/4,013.44 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.58x = 4,013.44 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.58x = 2,920,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,981.63/2,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.72

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