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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.86, 3,935.77 and 676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.86, 3,935.77 and 676.06 is: 1,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.86 : 3,935.77 = 676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.86/3,935.77 = 676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.86x = 3,935.77 × 676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.86x = 2,660,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,805.14/2,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.08

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