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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.51, 3,924.77 and 668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.51, 3,924.77 and 668.73 is: 1,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.51 : 3,924.77 = 668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.51/3,924.77 = 668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.51x = 3,924.77 × 668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.51x = 2,624,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,608.10/2,616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.10

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