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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.33, 4,013.78 and 728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.33, 4,013.78 and 728.07 is: 1,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.33 : 4,013.78 = 728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.33/4,013.78 = 728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.33x = 4,013.78 × 728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.33x = 2,922,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,309.16/2,676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.91

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