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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.32, 3,975.48 and 676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.32, 3,975.48 and 676.13 is: 1,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.32 : 3,975.48 = 676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.32/3,975.48 = 676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.32x = 3,975.48 × 676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.32x = 2,687,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,921.42/2,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.19

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