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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.98, 4,002.18 and 720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.98, 4,002.18 and 720.20 is: 1,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.98 : 4,002.18 = 720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.98/4,002.18 = 720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.98x = 4,002.18 × 720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.98x = 2,882,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,370.04/2,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.36

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