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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.06, 4,006.32 and 822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.06, 4,006.32 and 822.22 is: 1,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.06 : 4,006.32 = 822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.06/4,006.32 = 822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.06x = 4,006.32 × 822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.06x = 3,294,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,076.43/2,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.25

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