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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.43, 4,010.14 and 725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.43, 4,010.14 and 725.58 is: 1,088.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.43 : 4,010.14 = 725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.43/4,010.14 = 725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.43x = 4,010.14 × 725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.43x = 2,909,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,677.38/2,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.37

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