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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.78 and 723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.78 and 723.91 is: 1,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.16 : 4,007.78 = 723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.16/4,007.78 = 723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.16x = 4,007.78 × 723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.16x = 2,901,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,272.02/2,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.74

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