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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.74, 4,019.72 and 731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.74, 4,019.72 and 731.93 is: 1,097.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.74 : 4,019.72 = 731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.74/4,019.72 = 731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.74x = 4,019.72 × 731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.74x = 2,942,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,153.66/2,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.93

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