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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.97, 3,778.10 and 670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.97, 3,778.10 and 670.25 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.97 : 3,778.10 = 670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.97/3,778.10 = 670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.97x = 3,778.10 × 670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.97x = 2,532,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,249.28/2,518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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