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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.05, 3,934.59 and 675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.05, 3,934.59 and 675.19 is: 1,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.05 : 3,934.59 = 675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.05/3,934.59 = 675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.05x = 3,934.59 × 675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.05x = 2,656,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,595.82/2,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.79

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