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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.73, 3,999.83 and 719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.73, 3,999.83 and 719.13 is: 1,078.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.73 : 3,999.83 = 719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.73/3,999.83 = 719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.73x = 3,999.83 × 719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.73x = 2,876,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,394.15/2,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.62

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