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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.57, 3,938.34 and 677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.57, 3,938.34 and 677.79 is: 1,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.57 : 3,938.34 = 677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.57/3,938.34 = 677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.57x = 3,938.34 × 677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.57x = 2,669,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,367.47/2,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.68

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