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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.98, 4,017 and 730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.98, 4,017 and 730.14 is: 1,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.98 : 4,017 = 730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.98/4,017 = 730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.98x = 4,017 × 730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.98x = 2,932,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,972.38/2,677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.22

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