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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.25, 3,600.38 and 668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.25, 3,600.38 and 668.88 is: 1,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.25 : 3,600.38 = 668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.25/3,600.38 = 668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.25x = 3,600.38 × 668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.25x = 2,408,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,222.17/2,400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.32

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