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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.99, 4,006.30 and 821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.99, 4,006.30 and 821.94 is: 1,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.99 : 4,006.30 = 821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.99/4,006.30 = 821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.99x = 4,006.30 × 821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.99x = 3,292,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,938.22/2,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.85

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