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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.25, 4,006.38 and 723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.25, 4,006.38 and 723.20 is: 1,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.25 : 4,006.38 = 723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.25/4,006.38 = 723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.25x = 4,006.38 × 723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.25x = 2,897,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,414.02/2,671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.67

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