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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.97, 3,932.82 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.97, 3,932.82 and 674.28 is: 1,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.97 : 3,932.82 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.97/3,932.82 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.97x = 3,932.82 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.97x = 2,651,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,821.87/2,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.39

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