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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.68, 3,775.32 and 667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.68, 3,775.32 and 667.84 is: 1,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.68 : 3,775.32 = 667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.68/3,775.32 = 667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.68x = 3,775.32 × 667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.68x = 2,521,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,300.27/2,516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.84

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