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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.48, 4,019.40 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.48, 4,019.40 and 731.64 is: 1,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.48 : 4,019.40 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.48/4,019.40 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.48x = 4,019.40 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.48x = 2,940,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,753.82/2,679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.51

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