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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.60, 4,004.44 and 722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.60, 4,004.44 and 722.08 is: 1,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.60 : 4,004.44 = 722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.60/4,004.44 = 722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.60x = 4,004.44 × 722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.60x = 2,891,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,526.04/2,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.13

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