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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.55, 3,930.84 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.55, 3,930.84 and 672.69 is: 1,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.55 : 3,930.84 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.55/3,930.84 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.55x = 3,930.84 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.55x = 2,644,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,236.76/2,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.04

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