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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.63, 4,004.95 and 820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.63, 4,004.95 and 820.41 is: 1,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.63 : 4,004.95 = 820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.63/4,004.95 = 820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.63x = 4,004.95 × 820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.63x = 3,285,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,698.98/2,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.77

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