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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.85, 4,016.78 and 730.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.85, 4,016.78 and 730.07 is: 1,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.85 : 4,016.78 = 730.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.85/4,016.78 = 730.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.85x = 4,016.78 × 730.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.85x = 2,932,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,506.84/2,677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.10

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