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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.56, 3,932.38 and 673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.56, 3,932.38 and 673.72 is: 1,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.56 : 3,932.38 = 673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.56/3,932.38 = 673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.56x = 3,932.38 × 673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.56x = 2,649,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,323.05/2,621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.59

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