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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.91, 3,776.85 and 669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.91, 3,776.85 and 669.21 is: 1,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.91 : 3,776.85 = 669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.91/3,776.85 = 669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.91x = 3,776.85 × 669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.91x = 2,527,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,505.79/2,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.81

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