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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.34, 4,002.75 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.34, 4,002.75 and 720.56 is: 1,080.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.34 : 4,002.75 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.34/4,002.75 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.34x = 4,002.75 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.34x = 2,884,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,231.55/2,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.91

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