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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.37, 3,935.06 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.37, 3,935.06 and 675.42 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.37 : 3,935.06 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.37/3,935.06 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.37x = 3,935.06 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.37x = 2,657,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,822.86/2,623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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