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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.75, 3,601.73 and 669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.75, 3,601.73 and 669.38 is: 1,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.75 : 3,601.73 = 669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.75/3,601.73 = 669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.75x = 3,601.73 × 669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.75x = 2,410,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,909.69/2,400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.23

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