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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.58, 3,601.14 and 669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.58, 3,601.14 and 669.34 is: 1,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.58 : 3,601.14 = 669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.58/3,601.14 = 669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.58x = 3,601.14 × 669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.58x = 2,410,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,387.05/2,400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.09

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