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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.47, 4,001.20 and 719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.47, 4,001.20 and 719.82 is: 1,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.47 : 4,001.20 = 719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.47/4,001.20 = 719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.47x = 4,001.20 × 719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.47x = 2,880,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,141.98/2,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.73

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