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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.74, 3,922.10 and 666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.74, 3,922.10 and 666.93 is: 1,000.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.74 : 3,922.10 = 666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.74/3,922.10 = 666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.74x = 3,922.10 × 666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.74x = 2,615,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,762.82/2,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.39

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