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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.02, 4,018.02 and 730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.02, 4,018.02 and 730.70 is: 1,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.02 : 4,018.02 = 730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.02/4,018.02 = 730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.02x = 4,018.02 × 730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.02x = 2,935,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,967.21/2,679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.91

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