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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.80, 3,939.88 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.80, 3,939.88 and 679.14 is: 1,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.80 : 3,939.88 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.80/3,939.88 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.80x = 3,939.88 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.80x = 2,675,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,730.10/2,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.63

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