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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.75, 3,926.60 and 669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.75, 3,926.60 and 669.93 is: 1,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.75 : 3,926.60 = 669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.75/3,926.60 = 669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.75x = 3,926.60 × 669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.75x = 2,630,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,547.14/2,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.89

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