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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.66, 4,005.53 and 722.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.66, 4,005.53 and 722.41 is: 1,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.66 : 4,005.53 = 722.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.66/4,005.53 = 722.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.66x = 4,005.53 × 722.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.66x = 2,893,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,634.93/2,670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.49

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