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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.95, 4,016.40 and 729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.95, 4,016.40 and 729.69 is: 1,094.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.95 : 4,016.40 = 729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.95/4,016.40 = 729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.95x = 4,016.40 × 729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.95x = 2,930,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,726.92/2,677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.39

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