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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.17, 4,002.36 and 720.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.17, 4,002.36 and 720.45 is: 1,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.17 : 4,002.36 = 720.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.17/4,002.36 = 720.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.17x = 4,002.36 × 720.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.17x = 2,883,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,500.26/2,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.70

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