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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.94, 3,931.43 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.94, 3,931.43 and 673.07 is: 1,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.94 : 3,931.43 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.94/3,931.43 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.94x = 3,931.43 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.94x = 2,646,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,104.57/2,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.60

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