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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.67, 3,941.46 and 679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.67, 3,941.46 and 679.89 is: 1,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.67 : 3,941.46 = 679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.67/3,941.46 = 679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.67x = 3,941.46 × 679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.67x = 2,679,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,759.24/2,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.82

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