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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.47, 4,014.70 and 728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.47, 4,014.70 and 728.96 is: 1,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.47 : 4,014.70 = 728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.47/4,014.70 = 728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.47x = 4,014.70 × 728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.47x = 2,926,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,533.82/2,676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.43

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