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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.72, 4,124.52 and 669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.72, 4,124.52 and 669.73 is: 1,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.72 : 4,124.52 = 669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.72/4,124.52 = 669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.72x = 4,124.52 × 669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.72x = 2,762,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,314.78/2,749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.58

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