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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.52, 3,927.72 and 670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.52, 3,927.72 and 670.71 is: 1,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.52 : 3,927.72 = 670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.52/3,927.72 = 670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.52x = 3,927.72 × 670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.52x = 2,634,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,361.08/2,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.05

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