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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.10, 4,045.87 and 723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.10, 4,045.87 and 723.02 is: 1,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.10 : 4,045.87 = 723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.10/4,045.87 = 723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.10x = 4,045.87 × 723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.10x = 2,925,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,244.93/2,697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.59

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