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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.31, 4,000.97 and 719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.31, 4,000.97 and 719.71 is: 1,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.31 : 4,000.97 = 719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.31/4,000.97 = 719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.31x = 4,000.97 × 719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.31x = 2,879,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,538.12/2,667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.57

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