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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.62, 3,935.40 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.62, 3,935.40 and 675.78 is: 1,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.62 : 3,935.40 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.62/3,935.40 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.62x = 3,935.40 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.62x = 2,659,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,464.61/2,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.66

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