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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.94, 4,007.92 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.94, 4,007.92 and 724.14 is: 1,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.94 : 4,007.92 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.94/4,007.92 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.94x = 4,007.92 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.94x = 2,902,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,293.38/2,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.21

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