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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.18, 4,021.14 and 806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.18, 4,021.14 and 806.70 is: 1,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.18 : 4,021.14 = 806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.18/4,021.14 = 806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.18x = 4,021.14 × 806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.18x = 3,243,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,853.64/2,681.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.86

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