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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.54, 4,016.61 and 729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.54, 4,016.61 and 729.76 is: 1,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.54 : 4,016.61 = 729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.54/4,016.61 = 729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.54x = 4,016.61 × 729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.54x = 2,931,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,161.31/2,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.72

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