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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.32, 3,921.54 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.32, 3,921.54 and 666.54 is: 999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.32 : 3,921.54 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.32/3,921.54 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.32x = 3,921.54 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.32x = 2,613,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,863.27/2,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.83

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