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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.29, 3,940.63 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.29, 3,940.63 and 679.34 is: 1,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.29 : 3,940.63 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.29/3,940.63 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.29x = 3,940.63 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.29x = 2,677,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,027.58/2,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.93

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