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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.57, 3,933.84 and 674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.57, 3,933.84 and 674.78 is: 1,012.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.57 : 3,933.84 = 674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.57/3,933.84 = 674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.57x = 3,933.84 × 674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.57x = 2,654,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,456.89/2,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.16

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