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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.86, 3,791.48 and 679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.86, 3,791.48 and 679.12 is: 1,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.86 : 3,791.48 = 679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.86/3,791.48 = 679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.86x = 3,791.48 × 679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.86x = 2,574,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,869.90/2,527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.60

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