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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.13, 3,777.17 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.13, 3,777.17 and 669.20 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.13 : 3,777.17 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.13/3,777.17 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.13x = 3,777.17 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.13x = 2,527,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,659.93/2,518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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