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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.48, 3,921.72 and 666.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.48, 3,921.72 and 666.69 is: 1,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.48 : 3,921.72 = 666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.48/3,921.72 = 666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.48x = 3,921.72 × 666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.48x = 2,614,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,571.51/2,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.04

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