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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.54, 3,935.34 and 675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.54, 3,935.34 and 675.70 is: 1,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.54 : 3,935.34 = 675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.54/3,935.34 = 675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.54x = 3,935.34 × 675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.54x = 2,659,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,109.24/2,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.56

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