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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.74, 4,004.12 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.74, 4,004.12 and 722.10 is: 1,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.74 : 4,004.12 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.74/4,004.12 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.74x = 4,004.12 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.74x = 2,891,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,375.05/2,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.02

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