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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.08, 4,004.64 and 721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.08, 4,004.64 and 721.82 is: 1,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.08 : 4,004.64 = 721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.08/4,004.64 = 721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.08x = 4,004.64 × 721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.08x = 2,890,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,629.24/2,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.60

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