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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.88, 3,926.81 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.88, 3,926.81 and 670.08 is: 1,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.88 : 3,926.81 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.88/3,926.81 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.88x = 3,926.81 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.88x = 2,631,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,271.16/2,617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.12

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