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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.85, 3,928.27 and 671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.85, 3,928.27 and 671.05 is: 1,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.85 : 3,928.27 = 671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.85/3,928.27 = 671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.85x = 3,928.27 × 671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.85x = 2,636,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,065.58/2,618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.57

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