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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.56, 3,773.01 and 666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.56, 3,773.01 and 666.81 is: 1,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.56 : 3,773.01 = 666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.56/3,773.01 = 666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.56x = 3,773.01 × 666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.56x = 2,515,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,880.80/2,515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.13

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