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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.80, 3,931.26 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.80, 3,931.26 and 673.02 is: 1,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.80 : 3,931.26 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.80/3,931.26 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.80x = 3,931.26 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.80x = 2,645,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,816.61/2,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.55

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