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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.91, 3,787.04 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.91, 3,787.04 and 676.16 is: 1,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.91 : 3,787.04 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.91/3,787.04 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.91x = 3,787.04 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.91x = 2,560,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,641.92/2,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.15

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