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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.39, 3,933.59 and 674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.39, 3,933.59 and 674.44 is: 1,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.39 : 3,933.59 = 674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.39/3,933.59 = 674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.39x = 3,933.59 × 674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.39x = 2,652,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,957.23/2,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.66

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