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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.73, 4,009.38 and 724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.73, 4,009.38 and 724.94 is: 1,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.73 : 4,009.38 = 724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.73/4,009.38 = 724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.73x = 4,009.38 × 724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.73x = 2,906,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,536.27/2,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.48

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