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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.56, 3,936.88 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.56, 3,936.88 and 676.72 is: 1,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.56 : 3,936.88 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.56/3,936.88 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.56x = 3,936.88 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.56x = 2,664,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,165.43/2,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.09

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