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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.24, 3,927.46 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.24, 3,927.46 and 670.44 is: 1,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.24 : 3,927.46 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.24/3,927.46 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.24x = 3,927.46 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.24x = 2,633,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,126.28/2,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.69

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