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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.74, 4,014.63 and 728.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.74, 4,014.63 and 728.69 is: 1,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.74 : 4,014.63 = 728.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.74/4,014.63 = 728.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.74x = 4,014.63 × 728.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.74x = 2,925,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,400.66/2,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.90

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