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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.78, 3,933.73 and 674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.78, 3,933.73 and 674.98 is: 1,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.78 : 3,933.73 = 674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.78/3,933.73 = 674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.78x = 3,933.73 × 674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.78x = 2,655,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,189.08/2,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.36

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