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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.56, 3,930.84 and 672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.56, 3,930.84 and 672.77 is: 1,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.56 : 3,930.84 = 672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.56/3,930.84 = 672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.56x = 3,930.84 × 672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.56x = 2,644,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,551.23/2,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.16

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