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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.70, 3,775.25 and 667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.70, 3,775.25 and 667.78 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.70 : 3,775.25 = 667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.70/3,775.25 = 667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.70x = 3,775.25 × 667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.70x = 2,521,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,028.68/2,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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