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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.80, 4,004.19 and 721.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.80, 4,004.19 and 721.51 is: 1,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.80 : 4,004.19 = 721.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.80/4,004.19 = 721.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.80x = 4,004.19 × 721.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.80x = 2,889,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,063.13/2,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.13

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