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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.70, 3,935.54 and 675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.70, 3,935.54 and 675.89 is: 1,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.70 : 3,935.54 = 675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.70/3,935.54 = 675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.70x = 3,935.54 × 675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.70x = 2,659,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,969.07/2,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.83

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