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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.82, 4,082.73 and 669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.82, 4,082.73 and 669.82 is: 1,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.82 : 4,082.73 = 669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.82/4,082.73 = 669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.82x = 4,082.73 × 669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.82x = 2,734,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,694.21/2,721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.73

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