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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.75, 3,601.32 and 669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.75, 3,601.32 and 669.39 is: 1,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.75 : 3,601.32 = 669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.75/3,601.32 = 669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.75x = 3,601.32 × 669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.75x = 2,410,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,687.59/2,400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.14

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