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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,934.96 and 675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,934.96 and 675.52 is: 1,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,934.96 = 675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,934.96 = 675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,934.96 × 675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 2,658,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,144.18/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.27

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