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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.38, 4,014.61 and 728.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.38, 4,014.61 and 728.63 is: 1,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.38 : 4,014.61 = 728.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.38/4,014.61 = 728.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.38x = 4,014.61 × 728.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.38x = 2,925,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,162.54/2,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.96

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