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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.34, 3,936.51 and 676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.34, 3,936.51 and 676.71 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.34 : 3,936.51 = 676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.34/3,936.51 = 676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.34x = 3,936.51 × 676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.34x = 2,663,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,875.68/2,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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