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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.05, 3,936.07 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.05, 3,936.07 and 676.20 is: 1,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.05 : 3,936.07 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.05/3,936.07 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.05x = 3,936.07 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.05x = 2,661,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,570.53/2,624.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.30

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