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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.07, 3,601.53 and 669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.07, 3,601.53 and 669.69 is: 1,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.07 : 3,601.53 = 669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.07/3,601.53 = 669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.07x = 3,601.53 × 669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.07x = 2,411,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,908.63/2,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.52

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