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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.63, 4,094.44 and 677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.63, 4,094.44 and 677.63 is: 1,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.63 : 4,094.44 = 677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.63/4,094.44 = 677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.63x = 4,094.44 × 677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.63x = 2,774,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,493.21/2,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.44

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