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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.52, 3,975.74 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.52, 3,975.74 and 676.16 is: 1,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.52 : 3,975.74 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.52/3,975.74 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.52x = 3,975.74 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.52x = 2,688,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,236.36/2,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.23

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