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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.68, 3,938.54 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.68, 3,938.54 and 677.90 is: 1,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.68 : 3,938.54 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.68/3,938.54 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.68x = 3,938.54 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.68x = 2,669,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,936.27/2,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.86

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