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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.13, 4,078.69 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.13, 4,078.69 and 667.13 is: 1,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.13 : 4,078.69 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.13/4,078.69 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.13x = 4,078.69 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.13x = 2,721,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,016.46/2,719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.69

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