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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.39, 3,776.04 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.39, 3,776.04 and 668.46 is: 1,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.39 : 3,776.04 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.39/3,776.04 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.39x = 3,776.04 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.39x = 2,524,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,131.70/2,517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.68

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