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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.23, 4,002.04 and 720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.23, 4,002.04 and 720.59 is: 1,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.23 : 4,002.04 = 720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.23/4,002.04 = 720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.23x = 4,002.04 × 720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.23x = 2,883,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,810.89/2,668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.80

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