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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.90, 3,923.85 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.90, 3,923.85 and 668.08 is: 1,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.90 : 3,923.85 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.90/3,923.85 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.90x = 3,923.85 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.90x = 2,621,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,426.09/2,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.11

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