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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.91, 4,004.88 and 722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.91, 4,004.88 and 722.13 is: 1,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.91 : 4,004.88 = 722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.91/4,004.88 = 722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.91x = 4,004.88 × 722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.91x = 2,892,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,043.99/2,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.20

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