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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.22, 3,774.32 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.22, 3,774.32 and 667.52 is: 1,001.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.22 : 3,774.32 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.22/3,774.32 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.22x = 3,774.32 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.22x = 2,519,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,425.48/2,516.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.27

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