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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.38, 3,923.12 and 667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.38, 3,923.12 and 667.62 is: 1,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.38 : 3,923.12 = 667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.38/3,923.12 = 667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.38x = 3,923.12 × 667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.38x = 2,619,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,153.37/2,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.44

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