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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.15, 3,922.72 and 667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.15, 3,922.72 and 667.35 is: 1,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.15 : 3,922.72 = 667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.15/3,922.72 = 667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.15x = 3,922.72 × 667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.15x = 2,617,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,827.19/2,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.02

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