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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.16, 4,000.89 and 719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.16, 4,000.89 and 719.52 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.16 : 4,000.89 = 719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.16/4,000.89 = 719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.16x = 4,000.89 × 719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.16x = 2,878,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,720.37/2,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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