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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.24, 3,931.74 and 673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.24, 3,931.74 and 673.40 is: 1,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.24 : 3,931.74 = 673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.24/3,931.74 = 673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.24x = 3,931.74 × 673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.24x = 2,647,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,633.72/2,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.07

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