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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.06, 4,007.76 and 724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.06, 4,007.76 and 724.40 is: 1,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.06 : 4,007.76 = 724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.06/4,007.76 = 724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.06x = 4,007.76 × 724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.06x = 2,903,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,221.34/2,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.51

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