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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.38, 3,932.08 and 673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.38, 3,932.08 and 673.58 is: 1,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.38 : 3,932.08 = 673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.38/3,932.08 = 673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.38x = 3,932.08 × 673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.38x = 2,648,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,570.45/2,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.37

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