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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.27, 4,004.46 and 820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.27, 4,004.46 and 820.50 is: 1,230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.27 : 4,004.46 = 820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.27/4,004.46 = 820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.27x = 4,004.46 × 820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.27x = 3,285,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,659.43/2,669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.92

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