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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.80, 3,668.24 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.80, 3,668.24 and 666.84 is: 1,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.80 : 3,668.24 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.80/3,668.24 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.80x = 3,668.24 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.80x = 2,446,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,129.16/2,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.13

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