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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.72, 4,018.04 and 730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.72, 4,018.04 and 730.92 is: 1,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.72 : 4,018.04 = 730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.72/4,018.04 = 730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.72x = 4,018.04 × 730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.72x = 2,936,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,842.05/2,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.36

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