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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.98, 3,778.48 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.98, 3,778.48 and 670.06 is: 1,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.98 : 3,778.48 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.98/3,778.48 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.98x = 3,778.48 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.98x = 2,531,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,808.31/2,518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.09

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