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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.86, 3,791.49 and 679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.86, 3,791.49 and 679.11 is: 1,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.86 : 3,791.49 = 679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.86/3,791.49 = 679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.86x = 3,791.49 × 679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.86x = 2,574,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,838.77/2,527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.58

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