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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.78, 3,923.89 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.78, 3,923.89 and 667.98 is: 1,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.78 : 3,923.89 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.78/3,923.89 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.78x = 3,923.89 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.78x = 2,621,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,078.37/2,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.02

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