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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.96, 3,932.97 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.96, 3,932.97 and 674.16 is: 1,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.96 : 3,932.97 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.96/3,932.97 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.96x = 3,932.97 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.96x = 2,651,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,451.06/2,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.25

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