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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.04, 4,094.58 and 728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.04, 4,094.58 and 728.76 is: 1,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.04 : 4,094.58 = 728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.04/4,094.58 = 728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.04x = 4,094.58 × 728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.04x = 2,983,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,966.12/2,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.01

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