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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.94, 4,367.99 and 720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.94, 4,367.99 and 720.69 is: 1,081.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.94 : 4,367.99 = 720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.94/4,367.99 = 720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.94x = 4,367.99 × 720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.94x = 3,147,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,963.11/2,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.06

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