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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.03, 3,937.59 and 677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.03, 3,937.59 and 677.19 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.03 : 3,937.59 = 677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.03/3,937.59 = 677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.03x = 3,937.59 × 677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.03x = 2,666,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,496.57/2,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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