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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.91, 4,006.58 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.91, 4,006.58 and 723.08 is: 1,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.91 : 4,006.58 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.91/4,006.58 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.91x = 4,006.58 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.91x = 2,897,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,084.27/2,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.68

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