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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.88, 3,773.49 and 667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.88, 3,773.49 and 667 is: 1,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.88 : 3,773.49 = 667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.88/3,773.49 = 667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.88x = 3,773.49 × 667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.88x = 2,516,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,917.83/2,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.41

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