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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.55, 3,941.01 and 679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.55, 3,941.01 and 679.91 is: 1,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.55 : 3,941.01 = 679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.55/3,941.01 = 679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.55x = 3,941.01 × 679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.55x = 2,679,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,512.40/2,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.78

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