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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.29, 3,777.64 and 669.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.29, 3,777.64 and 669.43 is: 1,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.29 : 3,777.64 = 669.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.29/3,777.64 = 669.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.29x = 3,777.64 × 669.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.29x = 2,528,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,868.59/2,518.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.20

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