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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.41, 4,006.92 and 822.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.41, 4,006.92 and 822.37 is: 1,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.41 : 4,006.92 = 822.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.41/4,006.92 = 822.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.41x = 4,006.92 × 822.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.41x = 3,295,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,170.80/2,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.49

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