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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.57, 3,601.16 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.57, 3,601.16 and 669.20 is: 1,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.57 : 3,601.16 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.57/3,601.16 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.57x = 3,601.16 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.57x = 2,409,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,896.27/2,400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.89

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