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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.34, 3,932.16 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.34, 3,932.16 and 673.56 is: 1,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.34 : 3,932.16 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.34/3,932.16 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.34x = 3,932.16 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.34x = 2,648,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,545.69/2,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.38

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