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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.02, 4,005.99 and 821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.02, 4,005.99 and 821.52 is: 1,232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.02 : 4,005.99 = 821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.02/4,005.99 = 821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.02x = 4,005.99 × 821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.02x = 3,291,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,000.90/2,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.11

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