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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.98, 4,003.41 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.98, 4,003.41 and 820.08 is: 1,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.98 : 4,003.41 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.98/4,003.41 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.98x = 4,003.41 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.98x = 3,283,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,116.47/2,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.10

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