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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.44, 4,014.16 and 728.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.44, 4,014.16 and 728.19 is: 1,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.44 : 4,014.16 = 728.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.44/4,014.16 = 728.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.44x = 4,014.16 × 728.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.44x = 2,923,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,069.35/2,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.15

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