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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.02, 4,004.76 and 722.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.02, 4,004.76 and 722.42 is: 1,083.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.02 : 4,004.76 = 722.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.02/4,004.76 = 722.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.02x = 4,004.76 × 722.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.02x = 2,893,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,118.72/2,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.56

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