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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.79, 4,002.89 and 721.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.79, 4,002.89 and 721.15 is: 1,081.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.79 : 4,002.89 = 721.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.79/4,002.89 = 721.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.79x = 4,002.89 × 721.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.79x = 2,886,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,670.51/2,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.64

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