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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.30, 4,009.32 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.30, 4,009.32 and 725.04 is: 1,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.30 : 4,009.32 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.30/4,009.32 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.30x = 4,009.32 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.30x = 2,906,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,917.37/2,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.39

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