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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.08, 4,006.86 and 822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.08, 4,006.86 and 822.21 is: 1,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.08 : 4,006.86 = 822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.08/4,006.86 = 822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.08x = 4,006.86 × 822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.08x = 3,294,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,480.36/2,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.39

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