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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.86, 3,786.99 and 676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.86, 3,786.99 and 676.11 is: 1,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.86 : 3,786.99 = 676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.86/3,786.99 = 676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.86x = 3,786.99 × 676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.86x = 2,560,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,421.81/2,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.08

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