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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.67, 4,015.01 and 728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.67, 4,015.01 and 728.89 is: 1,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.67 : 4,015.01 = 728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.67/4,015.01 = 728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.67x = 4,015.01 × 728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.67x = 2,926,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,492.42/2,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.33

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