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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.26, 3,600.42 and 668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.26, 3,600.42 and 668.78 is: 1,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.26 : 3,600.42 = 668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.26/3,600.42 = 668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.26x = 3,600.42 × 668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.26x = 2,407,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,888.89/2,400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.18

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