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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.75, 4,016.13 and 729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.75, 4,016.13 and 729.70 is: 1,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.75 : 4,016.13 = 729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.75/4,016.13 = 729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.75x = 4,016.13 × 729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.75x = 2,930,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,570.06/2,677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.42

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