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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.82, 4,010.64 and 725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.82, 4,010.64 and 725.92 is: 1,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.82 : 4,010.64 = 725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.82/4,010.64 = 725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.82x = 4,010.64 × 725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.82x = 2,911,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,403.79/2,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.86

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