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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.17, 3,936.24 and 676.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.17, 3,936.24 and 676.39 is: 1,014.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.17 : 3,936.24 = 676.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.17/3,936.24 = 676.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.17x = 3,936.24 × 676.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.17x = 2,662,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,433.37/2,624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.58

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