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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.10, 4,003.80 and 820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.10, 4,003.80 and 820.29 is: 1,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.10 : 4,003.80 = 820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.10/4,003.80 = 820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.10x = 4,003.80 × 820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.10x = 3,284,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,277.10/2,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.48

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