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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.29, 4,004.14 and 721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.29, 4,004.14 and 721.46 is: 1,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.29 : 4,004.14 = 721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.29/4,004.14 = 721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.29x = 4,004.14 × 721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.29x = 2,888,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,826.84/2,669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.25

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