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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.66, 4,005.98 and 722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.66, 4,005.98 and 722.86 is: 1,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.66 : 4,005.98 = 722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.66/4,005.98 = 722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.66x = 4,005.98 × 722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.66x = 2,895,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,762.70/2,670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.29

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