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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.00, 4,005.89 and 723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.00, 4,005.89 and 723.35 is: 1,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.00 : 4,005.89 = 723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.00/4,005.89 = 723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.00x = 4,005.89 × 723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.00x = 2,897,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,656.91/2,671.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.86

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