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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.48, 4,005.86 and 822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.48, 4,005.86 and 822.86 is: 1,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.48 : 4,005.86 = 822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.48/4,005.86 = 822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.48x = 4,005.86 × 822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.48x = 3,296,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,252.84/2,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.33

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