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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.68, 4,019.48 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.68, 4,019.48 and 731.88 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.68 : 4,019.48 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.68/4,019.48 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.68x = 4,019.48 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.68x = 2,941,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,777.02/2,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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