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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.92, 4,019.87 and 732.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.92, 4,019.87 and 732.17 is: 1,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.92 : 4,019.87 = 732.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.92/4,019.87 = 732.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.92x = 4,019.87 × 732.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.92x = 2,943,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,204.46/2,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.25

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