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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.59, 3,923.52 and 667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.59, 3,923.52 and 667.81 is: 1,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.59 : 3,923.52 = 667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.59/3,923.52 = 667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.59x = 3,923.52 × 667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.59x = 2,620,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,165.89/2,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.75

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