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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.43, 3,941.19 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.43, 3,941.19 and 653.07 is: 979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.43 : 3,941.19 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.43/3,941.19 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.43x = 3,941.19 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.43x = 2,573,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,872.95/2,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.62

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