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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.92, 4,019.84 and 732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.92, 4,019.84 and 732.12 is: 1,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.92 : 4,019.84 = 732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.92/4,019.84 = 732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.92x = 4,019.84 × 732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.92x = 2,943,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,005.26/2,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.17

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