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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.75, 3,937.14 and 676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.75, 3,937.14 and 676.82 is: 1,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.75 : 3,937.14 = 676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.75/3,937.14 = 676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.75x = 3,937.14 × 676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.75x = 2,664,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,735.09/2,624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.23

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