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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.78, 3,773.25 and 667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.78, 3,773.25 and 667.01 is: 1,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.78 : 3,773.25 = 667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.78/3,773.25 = 667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.78x = 3,773.25 × 667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.78x = 2,516,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,795.48/2,515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.40

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