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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.49, 4,041.88 and 821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.49, 4,041.88 and 821.03 is: 1,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.49 : 4,041.88 = 821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.49/4,041.88 = 821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.49x = 4,041.88 × 821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.49x = 3,318,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,482.47/2,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.12

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