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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.22, 4,000.82 and 719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.22, 4,000.82 and 719.62 is: 1,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.22 : 4,000.82 = 719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.22/4,000.82 = 719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.22x = 4,000.82 × 719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.22x = 2,879,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,070.09/2,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.43

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