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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.30, 4,003.93 and 721.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.30, 4,003.93 and 721.50 is: 1,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.30 : 4,003.93 = 721.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.30/4,003.93 = 721.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.30x = 4,003.93 × 721.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.30x = 2,888,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,835.50/2,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.24

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