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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.49, 4,007.68 and 822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.49, 4,007.68 and 822.57 is: 1,233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.49 : 4,007.68 = 822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.49/4,007.68 = 822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.49x = 4,007.68 × 822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.49x = 3,296,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,580.25/2,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.98

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