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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.74, 3,935.66 and 675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.74, 3,935.66 and 675.94 is: 1,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.74 : 3,935.66 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.74/3,935.66 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.74x = 3,935.66 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.74x = 2,660,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,270.02/2,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.92

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