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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.53, 3,935.34 and 675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.53, 3,935.34 and 675.69 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.53 : 3,935.34 = 675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.53/3,935.34 = 675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.53x = 3,935.34 × 675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.53x = 2,659,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,069.88/2,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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