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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.15, 3,930.22 and 672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.15, 3,930.22 and 672.35 is: 1,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.15 : 3,930.22 = 672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.15/3,930.22 = 672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.15x = 3,930.22 × 672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.15x = 2,642,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,483.42/2,620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.52

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