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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.80, 4,005.12 and 820.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.80, 4,005.12 and 820.72 is: 1,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.80 : 4,005.12 = 820.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.80/4,005.12 = 820.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.80x = 4,005.12 × 820.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.80x = 3,287,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,082.09/2,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.21

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