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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.62, 4,007.80 and 822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.62, 4,007.80 and 822.88 is: 1,234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.62 : 4,007.80 = 822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.62/4,007.80 = 822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.62x = 4,007.80 × 822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.62x = 3,297,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,940.52/2,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.44

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