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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.74, 4,002.84 and 720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.74, 4,002.84 and 720.69 is: 1,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.74 : 4,002.84 = 720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.74/4,002.84 = 720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.74x = 4,002.84 × 720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.74x = 2,884,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,806.76/2,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.96

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