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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.06, 4,084.59 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.06, 4,084.59 and 671.06 is: 1,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.06 : 4,084.59 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.06/4,084.59 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.06x = 4,084.59 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.06x = 2,741,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,017.69/2,723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.59

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