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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.69, 3,938.22 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.69, 3,938.22 and 677.82 is: 1,016.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.69 : 3,938.22 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.69/3,938.22 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.69x = 3,938.22 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.69x = 2,669,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,404.28/2,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.65

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