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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.68, 4,004.63 and 820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.68, 4,004.63 and 820.86 is: 1,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.68 : 4,004.63 = 820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.68/4,004.63 = 820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.68x = 4,004.63 × 820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.68x = 3,287,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,240.58/2,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.32

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