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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.81, 3,773.91 and 666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.81, 3,773.91 and 666.88 is: 1,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.81 : 3,773.91 = 666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.81/3,773.91 = 666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.81x = 3,773.91 × 666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.81x = 2,516,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,745.10/2,515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.37

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