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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.25, 4,015.91 and 729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.25, 4,015.91 and 729.47 is: 1,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.25 : 4,015.91 = 729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.25/4,015.91 = 729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.25x = 4,015.91 × 729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.25x = 2,929,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,497.73/2,677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.22

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