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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.98, 4,004.91 and 821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.98, 4,004.91 and 821.08 is: 1,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.98 : 4,004.91 = 821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.98/4,004.91 = 821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.98x = 4,004.91 × 821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.98x = 3,288,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,351.50/2,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.60

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