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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.29, 3,922.91 and 667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.29, 3,922.91 and 667.49 is: 1,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.29 : 3,922.91 = 667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.29/3,922.91 = 667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.29x = 3,922.91 × 667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.29x = 2,618,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,482.75/2,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.22

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