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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.03, 4,005.72 and 821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.03, 4,005.72 and 821.07 is: 1,231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.03 : 4,005.72 = 821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.03/4,005.72 = 821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.03x = 4,005.72 × 821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.03x = 3,288,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,976.52/2,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.81

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