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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.82, 4,084.23 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.82, 4,084.23 and 670.82 is: 1,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.82 : 4,084.23 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.82/4,084.23 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.82x = 4,084.23 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.82x = 2,739,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,783.17/2,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.23

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