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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.40, 3,938.04 and 677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.40, 3,938.04 and 677.68 is: 1,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.40 : 3,938.04 = 677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.40/3,938.04 = 677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.40x = 3,938.04 × 677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.40x = 2,668,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,730.95/2,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.50

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