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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.02, 3,601.54 and 669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.02, 3,601.54 and 669.64 is: 1,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.02 : 3,601.54 = 669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.02/3,601.54 = 669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.02x = 3,601.54 × 669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.02x = 2,411,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,735.25/2,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.46

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