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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.72, 3,934.24 and 674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.72, 3,934.24 and 674.96 is: 1,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.72 : 3,934.24 = 674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.72/3,934.24 = 674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.72x = 3,934.24 × 674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.72x = 2,655,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,454.63/2,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.48

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