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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.63, 4,003.16 and 720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.63, 4,003.16 and 720.80 is: 1,081.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.63 : 4,003.16 = 720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.63/4,003.16 = 720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.63x = 4,003.16 × 720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.63x = 2,885,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,477.73/2,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.26

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