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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.22, 4,002.32 and 720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.22, 4,002.32 and 720.62 is: 1,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.22 : 4,002.32 = 720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.22/4,002.32 = 720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.22x = 4,002.32 × 720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.22x = 2,884,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,151.84/2,668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.93

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