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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.78, 3,935.54 and 649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.78, 3,935.54 and 649.40 is: 974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.78 : 3,935.54 = 649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.78/3,935.54 = 649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.78x = 3,935.54 × 649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.78x = 2,555,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,716.75/2,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.06

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