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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.68, 3,962.22 and 667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.68, 3,962.22 and 667.30 is: 1,000.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.68 : 3,962.22 = 667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.68/3,962.22 = 667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.68x = 3,962.22 × 667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.68x = 2,643,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,989.41/2,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.87

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