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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.16, 4,014.45 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.16, 4,014.45 and 728.32 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.16 : 4,014.45 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.16/4,014.45 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.16x = 4,014.45 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.16x = 2,923,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,804.22/2,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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