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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.04, 4,006.77 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.04, 4,006.77 and 723.40 is: 1,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.04 : 4,006.77 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.04/4,006.77 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.04x = 4,006.77 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.04x = 2,898,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,484.69/2,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.15

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