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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.94, 4,082.91 and 669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.94, 4,082.91 and 669.94 is: 1,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.94 : 4,082.91 = 669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.94/4,082.91 = 669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.94x = 4,082.91 × 669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.94x = 2,735,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,292.01/2,721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.91

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