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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.94, 4,019.91 and 732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.94, 4,019.91 and 732.16 is: 1,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.94 : 4,019.91 = 732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.94/4,019.91 = 732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.94x = 4,019.91 × 732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.94x = 2,943,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,217.31/2,679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.24

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