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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.24, 4,122.35 and 668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.24, 4,122.35 and 668.23 is: 1,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.24 : 4,122.35 = 668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.24/4,122.35 = 668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.24x = 4,122.35 × 668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.24x = 2,754,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,669.31/2,748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.34

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