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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.27, 4,005.98 and 821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.27, 4,005.98 and 821.34 is: 1,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.27 : 4,005.98 = 821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.27/4,005.98 = 821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.27x = 4,005.98 × 821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.27x = 3,290,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,285.61/2,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.19

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