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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.59, 3,922.02 and 666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.59, 3,922.02 and 666.81 is: 1,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.59 : 3,922.02 = 666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.59/3,922.02 = 666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.59x = 3,922.02 × 666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.59x = 2,615,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,242.16/2,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.25

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