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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.53, 4,001.51 and 719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.53, 4,001.51 and 719.71 is: 1,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.53 : 4,001.51 = 719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.53/4,001.51 = 719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.53x = 4,001.51 × 719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.53x = 2,879,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,918.56/2,667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.62

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