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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.62, 3,793.20 and 679.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.62, 3,793.20 and 679.93 is: 1,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.62 : 3,793.20 = 679.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.62/3,793.20 = 679.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.62x = 3,793.20 × 679.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.62x = 2,579,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,098.44/2,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.96

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