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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.24, 3,924.33 and 668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.24, 3,924.33 and 668.43 is: 1,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.24 : 3,924.33 = 668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.24/3,924.33 = 668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.24x = 3,924.33 × 668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.24x = 2,623,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,139.90/2,616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.64

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