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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.50, 4,082.27 and 669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.50, 4,082.27 and 669.50 is: 1,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.50 : 4,082.27 = 669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.50/4,082.27 = 669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.50x = 4,082.27 × 669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.50x = 2,733,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,079.77/2,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.25

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