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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.72, 4,004.57 and 722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.72, 4,004.57 and 722.12 is: 1,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.72 : 4,004.57 = 722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.72/4,004.57 = 722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.72x = 4,004.57 × 722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.72x = 2,891,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,761.87/2,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.17

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