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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.96, 3,922.58 and 667.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.96, 3,922.58 and 667.18 is: 1,000.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.96 : 3,922.58 = 667.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.96/3,922.58 = 667.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.96x = 3,922.58 × 667.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.96x = 2,617,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,066.92/2,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.81

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