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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.36, 4,014.14 and 728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.36, 4,014.14 and 728.72 is: 1,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.36 : 4,014.14 = 728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.36/4,014.14 = 728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.36x = 4,014.14 × 728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.36x = 2,925,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,160.39/2,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.96

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