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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.07, 3,936.09 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.07, 3,936.09 and 676.28 is: 1,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.07 : 3,936.09 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.07/3,936.09 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.07x = 3,936.09 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.07x = 2,661,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,879.26/2,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.41

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