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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.31, 4,004.06 and 721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.31, 4,004.06 and 721.56 is: 1,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.31 : 4,004.06 = 721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.31/4,004.06 = 721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.31x = 4,004.06 × 721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.31x = 2,889,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,165.93/2,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.36

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