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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.54, 4,005.82 and 722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.54, 4,005.82 and 722.80 is: 1,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.54 : 4,005.82 = 722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.54/4,005.82 = 722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.54x = 4,005.82 × 722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.54x = 2,895,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,406.70/2,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.20

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