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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.28, 4,092.36 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.28, 4,092.36 and 676.28 is: 1,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.28 : 4,092.36 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.28/4,092.36 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.28x = 4,092.36 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.28x = 2,767,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,581.22/2,728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.41

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