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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.12, 3,936.19 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.12, 3,936.19 and 676.32 is: 1,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.12 : 3,936.19 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.12/3,936.19 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.12x = 3,936.19 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.12x = 2,662,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,115.59/2,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.48

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