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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.34, 4,019.02 and 731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.34, 4,019.02 and 731.83 is: 1,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.34 : 4,019.02 = 731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.34/4,019.02 = 731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.34x = 4,019.02 × 731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.34x = 2,941,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,235.75/2,679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.75

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