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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.66, 3,930.90 and 672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.66, 3,930.90 and 672.88 is: 1,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.66 : 3,930.90 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.66/3,930.90 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.66x = 3,930.90 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.66x = 2,645,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,023.99/2,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.30

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