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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.51, 3,923.22 and 667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.51, 3,923.22 and 667.73 is: 1,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.51 : 3,923.22 = 667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.51/3,923.22 = 667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.51x = 3,923.22 × 667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.51x = 2,619,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,651.69/2,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.58

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