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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.08, 4,001.99 and 720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.08, 4,001.99 and 720.30 is: 1,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.08 : 4,001.99 = 720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.08/4,001.99 = 720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.08x = 4,001.99 × 720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.08x = 2,882,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,629.80/2,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.41

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