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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.24, 4,013.90 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.24, 4,013.90 and 728.02 is: 1,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.24 : 4,013.90 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.24/4,013.90 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.24x = 4,013.90 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.24x = 2,922,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,199.48/2,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.90

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