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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.83, 3,932.78 and 674.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.83, 3,932.78 and 674.03 is: 1,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.83 : 3,932.78 = 674.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.83/3,932.78 = 674.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.83x = 3,932.78 × 674.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.83x = 2,650,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,811.70/2,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.05

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