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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.08 and 721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.08 and 721.55 is: 1,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 4,044.08 = 721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/4,044.08 = 721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 4,044.08 × 721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 2,918,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,002.41/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.38

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