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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.89, 4,020.01 and 732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.89, 4,020.01 and 732.09 is: 1,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.89 : 4,020.01 = 732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.89/4,020.01 = 732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.89x = 4,020.01 × 732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.89x = 2,943,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,026.48/2,679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.19

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