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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.86, 3,777.99 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.86, 3,777.99 and 670.11 is: 1,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.86 : 3,777.99 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.86/3,777.99 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.86x = 3,777.99 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.86x = 2,531,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,668.88/2,518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.09

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