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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.32, 4,002.33 and 720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.32, 4,002.33 and 720.38 is: 1,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.32 : 4,002.33 = 720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.32/4,002.33 = 720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.32x = 4,002.33 × 720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.32x = 2,883,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,178.47/2,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.52

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