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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.85, 4,007.97 and 724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.85, 4,007.97 and 724.02 is: 1,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.85 : 4,007.97 = 724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.85/4,007.97 = 724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.85x = 4,007.97 × 724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.85x = 2,901,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,850.44/2,671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.08

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