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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.52, 4,017.68 and 730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.52, 4,017.68 and 730.73 is: 1,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.52 : 4,017.68 = 730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.52/4,017.68 = 730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.52x = 4,017.68 × 730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.52x = 2,935,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,815.56/2,678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.06

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