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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.94, 4,016.96 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.94, 4,016.96 and 730.19 is: 1,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.94 : 4,016.96 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.94/4,016.96 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.94x = 4,016.96 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.94x = 2,933,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,144.02/2,677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.30

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