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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.47, 4,019.30 and 731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.47, 4,019.30 and 731.69 is: 1,097.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.47 : 4,019.30 = 731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.47/4,019.30 = 731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.47x = 4,019.30 × 731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.47x = 2,940,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,881.62/2,679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.56

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