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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.56, 4,015.60 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.56, 4,015.60 and 729.84 is: 1,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.56 : 4,015.60 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.56/4,015.60 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.56x = 4,015.60 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.56x = 2,930,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,745.50/2,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.56

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