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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.60, 4,006.10 and 722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.60, 4,006.10 and 722.77 is: 1,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.60 : 4,006.10 = 722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.60/4,006.10 = 722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.60x = 4,006.10 × 722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.60x = 2,895,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,488.90/2,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.21

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