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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.49, 4,015.82 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.49, 4,015.82 and 729.84 is: 1,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.49 : 4,015.82 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.49/4,015.82 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.49x = 4,015.82 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.49x = 2,930,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,902.42/2,677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.65

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