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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.85, 3,791.76 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.85, 3,791.76 and 653.74 is: 980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.85 : 3,791.76 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.85/3,791.76 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.85x = 3,791.76 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.85x = 2,478,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,815.70/2,527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.60

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