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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.06, 4,009.68 and 725.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.06, 4,009.68 and 725.31 is: 1,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.06 : 4,009.68 = 725.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.06/4,009.68 = 725.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.06x = 4,009.68 × 725.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.06x = 2,908,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,261.00/2,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.99

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