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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.98, 4,121.93 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.98, 4,121.93 and 668 is: 1,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.98 : 4,121.93 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.98/4,121.93 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.98x = 4,121.93 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.98x = 2,753,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,449.24/2,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.99

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