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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.77, 4,007.19 and 723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.77, 4,007.19 and 723.51 is: 1,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.77 : 4,007.19 = 723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.77/4,007.19 = 723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.77x = 4,007.19 × 723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.77x = 2,899,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,242.04/2,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.14

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