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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.57, 3,930.85 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.57, 3,930.85 and 646.20 is: 969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.57 : 3,930.85 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.57/3,930.85 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.57x = 3,930.85 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.57x = 2,540,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,095.62/2,620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.29

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