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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.41, 4,019.12 and 731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.41, 4,019.12 and 731.67 is: 1,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.41 : 4,019.12 = 731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.41/4,019.12 = 731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.41x = 4,019.12 × 731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.41x = 2,940,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,645.78/2,679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.50

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