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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.26, 3,926 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.26, 3,926 and 669.52 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.26 : 3,926 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.26/3,926 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.26x = 3,926 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.26x = 2,628,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,535.52/2,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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