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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.13, 4,005.41 and 722.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.13, 4,005.41 and 722.31 is: 1,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.13 : 4,005.41 = 722.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.13/4,005.41 = 722.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.13x = 4,005.41 × 722.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.13x = 2,893,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,147.70/2,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.52

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