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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.74, 4,018.22 and 730.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.74, 4,018.22 and 730.93 is: 1,096.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.74 : 4,018.22 = 730.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.74/4,018.22 = 730.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.74x = 4,018.22 × 730.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.74x = 2,937,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,037.54/2,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.43

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