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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.77, 4,006.16 and 821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.77, 4,006.16 and 821.90 is: 1,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.77 : 4,006.16 = 821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.77/4,006.16 = 821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.77x = 4,006.16 × 821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.77x = 3,292,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,638.76/2,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.84

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