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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.57, 3,776.00 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.57, 3,776.00 and 668.84 is: 1,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.57 : 3,776.00 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.57/3,776.00 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.57x = 3,776.00 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.57x = 2,525,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,517.62/2,517.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.16

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