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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.60, 3,941.55 and 679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.60, 3,941.55 and 679.81 is: 1,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.60 : 3,941.55 = 679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.60/3,941.55 = 679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.60x = 3,941.55 × 679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.60x = 2,679,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,505.11/2,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.75

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