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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.58, 3,933.87 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.58, 3,933.87 and 674.80 is: 1,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.58 : 3,933.87 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.58/3,933.87 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.58x = 3,933.87 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.58x = 2,654,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,575.48/2,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.20

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