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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.74, 4,005.94 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.74, 4,005.94 and 821.68 is: 1,232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.74 : 4,005.94 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.74/4,005.94 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.74x = 4,005.94 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.74x = 3,291,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,600.78/2,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.47

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