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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.45, 3,924.63 and 668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.45, 3,924.63 and 668.61 is: 1,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.45 : 3,924.63 = 668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.45/3,924.63 = 668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.45x = 3,924.63 × 668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.45x = 2,624,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,046.86/2,616.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.90

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