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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.13, 3,602.30 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.13, 3,602.30 and 669.75 is: 1,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.13 : 3,602.30 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.13/3,602.30 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.13x = 3,602.30 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.13x = 2,412,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,640.43/2,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.79

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