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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.82, 4,004.58 and 721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.82, 4,004.58 and 721.88 is: 1,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.82 : 4,004.58 = 721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.82/4,004.58 = 721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.82x = 4,004.58 × 721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.82x = 2,890,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,806.19/2,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.77

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