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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.94, 4,018.41 and 731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.94, 4,018.41 and 731.16 is: 1,096.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.94 : 4,018.41 = 731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.94/4,018.41 = 731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.94x = 4,018.41 × 731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.94x = 2,938,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,100.66/2,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.74

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