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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.71, 4,094.52 and 677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.71, 4,094.52 and 677.71 is: 1,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.71 : 4,094.52 = 677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.71/4,094.52 = 677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.71x = 4,094.52 × 677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.71x = 2,774,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,897.15/2,729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.55

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