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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.16, 3,927.23 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.16, 3,927.23 and 670.38 is: 1,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.16 : 3,927.23 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.16/3,927.23 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.16x = 3,927.23 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.16x = 2,632,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,724.65/2,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.56

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