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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.93, 3,601.62 and 669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.93, 3,601.62 and 669.57 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.93 : 3,601.62 = 669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.93/3,601.62 = 669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.93x = 3,601.62 × 669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.93x = 2,411,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,536.70/2,400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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