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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.23, 3,925.95 and 669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.23, 3,925.95 and 669.45 is: 1,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.23 : 3,925.95 = 669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.23/3,925.95 = 669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.23x = 3,925.95 × 669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.23x = 2,628,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,227.23/2,617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.20

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