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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.29, 4,009.86 and 725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.29, 4,009.86 and 725.44 is: 1,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.29 : 4,009.86 = 725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.29/4,009.86 = 725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.29x = 4,009.86 × 725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.29x = 2,908,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,901.00/2,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.14

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