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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.38, 4,006.53 and 723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.38, 4,006.53 and 723.13 is: 1,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.38 : 4,006.53 = 723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.38/4,006.53 = 723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.38x = 4,006.53 × 723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.38x = 2,897,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,232.02/2,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.55

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