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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.38, 3,600.77 and 669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.38, 3,600.77 and 669 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.38 : 3,600.77 = 669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.38/3,600.77 = 669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.38x = 3,600.77 × 669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.38x = 2,408,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,911.79/2,400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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