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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.20, 3,777.50 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.20, 3,777.50 and 669.28 is: 1,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.20 : 3,777.50 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.20/3,777.50 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.20x = 3,777.50 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.20x = 2,528,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,205.20/2,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.97

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