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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.66, 4,010.04 and 725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.66, 4,010.04 and 725.40 is: 1,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.66 : 4,010.04 = 725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.66/4,010.04 = 725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.66x = 4,010.04 × 725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.66x = 2,908,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,883.02/2,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.98

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