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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.35, 4,122.53 and 668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.35, 4,122.53 and 668.35 is: 1,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.35 : 4,122.53 = 668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.35/4,122.53 = 668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.35x = 4,122.53 × 668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.35x = 2,755,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,297.24/2,748.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.53

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