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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.38, 3,925.94 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.38, 3,925.94 and 669.47 is: 1,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.38 : 3,925.94 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.38/3,925.94 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.38x = 3,925.94 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.38x = 2,628,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,276.07/2,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.16

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