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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.23, 4,005.33 and 722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.23, 4,005.33 and 722.63 is: 1,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.23 : 4,005.33 = 722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.23/4,005.33 = 722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.23x = 4,005.33 × 722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.23x = 2,894,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,371.62/2,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.94

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