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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.27, 3,932.13 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.27, 3,932.13 and 673.47 is: 1,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.27 : 3,932.13 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.27/3,932.13 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.27x = 3,932.13 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.27x = 2,648,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,171.59/2,621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.26

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