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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.14, 3,772.62 and 666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.14, 3,772.62 and 666.27 is: 999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.14 : 3,772.62 = 666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.14/3,772.62 = 666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.14x = 3,772.62 × 666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.14x = 2,513,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,583.53/2,515.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.38

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