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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.14, 4,006.71 and 723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.14, 4,006.71 and 723.29 is: 1,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.14 : 4,006.71 = 723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.14/4,006.71 = 723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.14x = 4,006.71 × 723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.14x = 2,897,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,993.24/2,671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.93

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