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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.24, 4,006.87 and 723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.24, 4,006.87 and 723.46 is: 1,085.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.24 : 4,006.87 = 723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.24/4,006.87 = 723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.24x = 4,006.87 × 723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.24x = 2,898,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,788.33/2,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.19

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