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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.45, 4,017.15 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.45, 4,017.15 and 730.19 is: 1,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.45 : 4,017.15 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.45/4,017.15 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.45x = 4,017.15 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.45x = 2,933,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,282.76/2,678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.14

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