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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.06, 3,924.03 and 668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.06, 3,924.03 and 668.22 is: 1,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.06 : 3,924.03 = 668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.06/3,924.03 = 668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.06x = 3,924.03 × 668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.06x = 2,622,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,115.33/2,616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.31

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