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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.20, 3,930.24 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.20, 3,930.24 and 672.24 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.20 : 3,930.24 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.20/3,930.24 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.20x = 3,930.24 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.20x = 2,642,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,064.54/2,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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