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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.56, 4,014.96 and 728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.56, 4,014.96 and 728.72 is: 1,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.56 : 4,014.96 = 728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.56/4,014.96 = 728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.56x = 4,014.96 × 728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.56x = 2,925,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,781.65/2,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.11

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