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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.20, 3,931.80 and 673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.20, 3,931.80 and 673.55 is: 1,010.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.20 : 3,931.80 = 673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.20/3,931.80 = 673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.20x = 3,931.80 × 673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.20x = 2,648,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,263.89/2,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.33

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