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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.14, 4,017.32 and 730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.14, 4,017.32 and 730.34 is: 1,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.14 : 4,017.32 = 730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.14/4,017.32 = 730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.14x = 4,017.32 × 730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.14x = 2,934,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,003.55/2,678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.54

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