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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.49, 4,002.26 and 720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.49, 4,002.26 and 720.44 is: 1,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.49 : 4,002.26 = 720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.49/4,002.26 = 720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.49x = 4,002.26 × 720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.49x = 2,883,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,364.58/2,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.52

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