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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.47, 3,786.40 and 675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.47, 3,786.40 and 675.69 is: 1,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.47 : 3,786.40 = 675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.47/3,786.40 = 675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.47x = 3,786.40 × 675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.47x = 2,558,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,436.76/2,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.46

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