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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.28, 4,002.12 and 720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.28, 4,002.12 and 720.64 is: 1,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.28 : 4,002.12 = 720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.28/4,002.12 = 720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.28x = 4,002.12 × 720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.28x = 2,884,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,087.76/2,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.88

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