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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.55, 4,001.01 and 719.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.55, 4,001.01 and 719.91 is: 1,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.55 : 4,001.01 = 719.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.55/4,001.01 = 719.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.55x = 4,001.01 × 719.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.55x = 2,880,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,367.11/2,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.78

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