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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.02, 4,007.20 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.02, 4,007.20 and 822.06 is: 1,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.02 : 4,007.20 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.02/4,007.20 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.02x = 4,007.20 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.02x = 3,294,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,158.83/2,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.30

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