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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.30, 4,004.15 and 721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.30, 4,004.15 and 721.52 is: 1,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.30 : 4,004.15 = 721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.30/4,004.15 = 721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.30x = 4,004.15 × 721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.30x = 2,889,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,050.68/2,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.33

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