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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.84, 4,016.64 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.84, 4,016.64 and 730.12 is: 1,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.84 : 4,016.64 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.84/4,016.64 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.84x = 4,016.64 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.84x = 2,932,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,629.20/2,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.15

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