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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.06, 3,964.48 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.06, 3,964.48 and 668.66 is: 1,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.06 : 3,964.48 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.06/3,964.48 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.06x = 3,964.48 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.06x = 2,650,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,889.20/2,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.96

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