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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.42, 3,930.62 and 672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.42, 3,930.62 and 672.64 is: 1,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.42 : 3,930.62 = 672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.42/3,930.62 = 672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.42x = 3,930.62 × 672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.42x = 2,643,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,879.05/2,620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.95

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