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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.89, 3,937.41 and 677.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.89, 3,937.41 and 677.09 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.89 : 3,937.41 = 677.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.89/3,937.41 = 677.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.89x = 3,937.41 × 677.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.89x = 2,665,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,997.39/2,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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