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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.00, 4,002.89 and 721.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.00, 4,002.89 and 721.35 is: 1,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.00 : 4,002.89 = 721.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.00/4,002.89 = 721.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.00x = 4,002.89 × 721.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.00x = 2,887,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,481.09/2,669.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.86

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