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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.83, 3,787.61 and 676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.83, 3,787.61 and 676.01 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.83 : 3,787.61 = 676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.83/3,787.61 = 676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.83x = 3,787.61 × 676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.83x = 2,560,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,439.92/2,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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