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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.92, 4,007.57 and 724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.92, 4,007.57 and 724.27 is: 1,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.92 : 4,007.57 = 724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.92/4,007.57 = 724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.92x = 4,007.57 × 724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.92x = 2,902,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,562.72/2,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.32

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