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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.73, 4,001.60 and 719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.73, 4,001.60 and 719.93 is: 1,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.73 : 4,001.60 = 719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.73/4,001.60 = 719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.73x = 4,001.60 × 719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.73x = 2,880,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,878.29/2,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.90

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