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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.06, 4,004.64 and 722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.06, 4,004.64 and 722.12 is: 1,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.06 : 4,004.64 = 722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.06/4,004.64 = 722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.06x = 4,004.64 × 722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.06x = 2,891,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,810.61/2,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.05

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