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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.55, 4,007.37 and 723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.55, 4,007.37 and 723.70 is: 1,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.55 : 4,007.37 = 723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.55/4,007.37 = 723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.55x = 4,007.37 × 723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.55x = 2,900,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,141.39/2,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.57

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