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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.07, 3,791.97 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.07, 3,791.97 and 679.44 is: 1,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.07 : 3,791.97 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.07/3,791.97 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.07x = 3,791.97 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.07x = 2,576,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,416.10/2,528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.12

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