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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.08, 4,003.60 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.08, 4,003.60 and 820.14 is: 1,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.08 : 4,003.60 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.08/4,003.60 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.08x = 4,003.60 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.08x = 3,283,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,521.80/2,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.21

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