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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.73, 3,931.13 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.73, 3,931.13 and 672.89 is: 1,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.73 : 3,931.13 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.73/3,931.13 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.73x = 3,931.13 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.73x = 2,645,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,195.05/2,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.34

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