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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.69, 4,004.43 and 820.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.69, 4,004.43 and 820.71 is: 1,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.69 : 4,004.43 = 820.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.69/4,004.43 = 820.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.69x = 4,004.43 × 820.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.69x = 3,286,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,475.75/2,669.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.03

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