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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.63, 4,003.90 and 721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.63, 4,003.90 and 721.38 is: 1,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.63 : 4,003.90 = 721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.63/4,003.90 = 721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.63x = 4,003.90 × 721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.63x = 2,888,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,333.38/2,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.92

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