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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.76, 4,096.14 and 678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.76, 4,096.14 and 678.76 is: 1,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.76 : 4,096.14 = 678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.76/4,096.14 = 678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.76x = 4,096.14 × 678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.76x = 2,780,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,295.99/2,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.14

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