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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.15, 4,013.91 and 727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.15, 4,013.91 and 727.89 is: 1,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.15 : 4,013.91 = 727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.15/4,013.91 = 727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.15x = 4,013.91 × 727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.15x = 2,921,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,684.95/2,676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.75

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