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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.57, 3,252.95 and 667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.57, 3,252.95 and 667.47 is: 1,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.57 : 3,252.95 = 667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.57/3,252.95 = 667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.57x = 3,252.95 × 667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.57x = 2,171,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,257.90/2,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.24

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