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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.17, 4,010.76 and 725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.17, 4,010.76 and 725.90 is: 1,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.17 : 4,010.76 = 725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.17/4,010.76 = 725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.17x = 4,010.76 × 725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.17x = 2,911,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,390.63/2,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.71

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