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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.26, 4,018.32 and 731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.26, 4,018.32 and 731.03 is: 1,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.26 : 4,018.32 = 731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.26/4,018.32 = 731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.26x = 4,018.32 × 731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.26x = 2,937,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,492.38/2,679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.38

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