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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.81, 3,932.93 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.81, 3,932.93 and 674 is: 1,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.81 : 3,932.93 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.81/3,932.93 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.81x = 3,932.93 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.81x = 2,650,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,791.45/2,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.05

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