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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.10, 3,924.13 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.10, 3,924.13 and 668.30 is: 1,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.10 : 3,924.13 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.10/3,924.13 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.10x = 3,924.13 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.10x = 2,622,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,496.08/2,616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.44

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