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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.63, 3,600.94 and 669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.63, 3,600.94 and 669.25 is: 1,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.63 : 3,600.94 = 669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.63/3,600.94 = 669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.63x = 3,600.94 × 669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.63x = 2,409,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,929.10/2,400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.87

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