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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.08, 4,002.20 and 720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.08, 4,002.20 and 720.28 is: 1,080.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.08 : 4,002.20 = 720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.08/4,002.20 = 720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.08x = 4,002.20 × 720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.08x = 2,882,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,708.72/2,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.44

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