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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.90, 3,632.64 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.90, 3,632.64 and 666.90 is: 1,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.90 : 3,632.64 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.90/3,632.64 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.90x = 3,632.64 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.90x = 2,422,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,607.62/2,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.29

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