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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.39, 3,786.29 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.39, 3,786.29 and 675.66 is: 1,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.39 : 3,786.29 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.39/3,786.29 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.39x = 3,786.29 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.39x = 2,558,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,244.70/2,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.41

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