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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.61, 3,774.62 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.61, 3,774.62 and 667.85 is: 1,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.61 : 3,774.62 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.61/3,774.62 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.61x = 3,774.62 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.61x = 2,520,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,891.07/2,516.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.70

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