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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.74, 3,925.10 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.74, 3,925.10 and 668.94 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.74 : 3,925.10 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.74/3,925.10 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.74x = 3,925.10 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.74x = 2,625,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,656.39/2,616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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