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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.04, 3,792.31 and 679.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.04, 3,792.31 and 679.17 is: 1,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.04 : 3,792.31 = 679.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.04/3,792.31 = 679.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.04x = 3,792.31 × 679.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.04x = 2,575,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,607.57/2,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.82

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