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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.06, 4,013.97 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.06, 4,013.97 and 728.16 is: 1,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.06 : 4,013.97 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.06/4,013.97 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.06x = 4,013.97 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.06x = 2,922,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,812.40/2,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.21

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