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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.39, 3,776.04 and 668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.39, 3,776.04 and 668.45 is: 1,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.39 : 3,776.04 = 668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.39/3,776.04 = 668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.39x = 3,776.04 × 668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.39x = 2,524,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,093.94/2,517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.66

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