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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.48, 4,006.72 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.48, 4,006.72 and 723.24 is: 1,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.48 : 4,006.72 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.48/4,006.72 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.48x = 4,006.72 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.48x = 2,897,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,820.17/2,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.72

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