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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.31, 3,937.92 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.31, 3,937.92 and 677.44 is: 1,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.31 : 3,937.92 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.31/3,937.92 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.31x = 3,937.92 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.31x = 2,667,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,704.52/2,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.15

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