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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.56, 4,015.88 and 729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.56, 4,015.88 and 729.30 is: 1,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.56 : 4,015.88 = 729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.56/4,015.88 = 729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.56x = 4,015.88 × 729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.56x = 2,928,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,795.43/2,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.83

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