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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.74, 3,779.59 and 670.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.74, 3,779.59 and 670.99 is: 1,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.74 : 3,779.59 = 670.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.74/3,779.59 = 670.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.74x = 3,779.59 × 670.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.74x = 2,536,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,044.84/2,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.47

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