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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.74, 3,928.02 and 670.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.74, 3,928.02 and 670.87 is: 1,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.74 : 3,928.02 = 670.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.74/3,928.02 = 670.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.74x = 3,928.02 × 670.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.74x = 2,635,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,190.78/2,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.28

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