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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.56, 4,018 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.56, 4,018 and 730.96 is: 1,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.56 : 4,018 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.56/4,018 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.56x = 4,018 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.56x = 2,936,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,997.28/2,678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.48

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