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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.06, 4,369.60 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.06, 4,369.60 and 721.80 is: 1,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.06 : 4,369.60 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.06/4,369.60 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.06x = 4,369.60 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.06x = 3,153,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,977.28/2,913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.70

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