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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.68, 4,004.60 and 721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.68, 4,004.60 and 721.88 is: 1,082.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.68 : 4,004.60 = 721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.68/4,004.60 = 721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.68x = 4,004.60 × 721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.68x = 2,890,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,845.56/2,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.84

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