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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.72, 3,923.71 and 667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.72, 3,923.71 and 667.94 is: 1,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.72 : 3,923.71 = 667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.72/3,923.71 = 667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.72x = 3,923.71 × 667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.72x = 2,620,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,783.24/2,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.94

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