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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.32, 4,095.48 and 678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.32, 4,095.48 and 678.32 is: 1,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.32 : 4,095.48 = 678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.32/4,095.48 = 678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.32x = 4,095.48 × 678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.32x = 2,778,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,045.99/2,730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.48

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