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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.39, 3,924.54 and 668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.39, 3,924.54 and 668.58 is: 1,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.39 : 3,924.54 = 668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.39/3,924.54 = 668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.39x = 3,924.54 × 668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.39x = 2,623,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,868.95/2,616.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.86

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