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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.84, 3,925.40 and 669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.84, 3,925.40 and 669.06 is: 1,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.84 : 3,925.40 = 669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.84/3,925.40 = 669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.84x = 3,925.40 × 669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.84x = 2,626,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,324.78/2,616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.62

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