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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.10, 3,925.78 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.10, 3,925.78 and 669.32 is: 1,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.10 : 3,925.78 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.10/3,925.78 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.10x = 3,925.78 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.10x = 2,627,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,603.07/2,617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.01

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