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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.64, 3,925.05 and 668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.64, 3,925.05 and 668.86 is: 1,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.64 : 3,925.05 = 668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.64/3,925.05 = 668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.64x = 3,925.05 × 668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.64x = 2,625,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,308.94/2,616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.31

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