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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.08, 4,123.61 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.08, 4,123.61 and 669.08 is: 1,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.08 : 4,123.61 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.08/4,123.61 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.08x = 4,123.61 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.08x = 2,759,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,026.62/2,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.62

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