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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.04, 4,007.22 and 822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.04, 4,007.22 and 822.08 is: 1,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.04 : 4,007.22 = 822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.04/4,007.22 = 822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.04x = 4,007.22 × 822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.04x = 3,294,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,255.42/2,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.32

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