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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.14, 3,774.12 and 667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.14, 3,774.12 and 667.27 is: 1,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.14 : 3,774.12 = 667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.14/3,774.12 = 667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.14x = 3,774.12 × 667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.14x = 2,518,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,357.05/2,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.88

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