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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.20, 4,005.22 and 821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.20, 4,005.22 and 821.24 is: 1,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.20 : 4,005.22 = 821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.20/4,005.22 = 821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.20x = 4,005.22 × 821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.20x = 3,289,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,246.87/2,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.84

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