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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.86, 3,940.26 and 679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.86, 3,940.26 and 679.06 is: 1,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.86 : 3,940.26 = 679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.86/3,940.26 = 679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.86x = 3,940.26 × 679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.86x = 2,675,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,672.96/2,626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.58

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