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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.73, 3,813.96 and 668.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.73, 3,813.96 and 668.57 is: 1,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.73 : 3,813.96 = 668.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.73/3,813.96 = 668.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.73x = 3,813.96 × 668.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.73x = 2,549,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,882.67/2,542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.81

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