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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.91, 3,934.27 and 675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.91, 3,934.27 and 675.13 is: 1,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.91 : 3,934.27 = 675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.91/3,934.27 = 675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.91x = 3,934.27 × 675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.91x = 2,656,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,143.71/2,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.67

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