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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.95, 3,926.97 and 670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.95, 3,926.97 and 670.17 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.95 : 3,926.97 = 670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.95/3,926.97 = 670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.95x = 3,926.97 × 670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.95x = 2,631,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,737.48/2,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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