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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.20, 3,601.96 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.20, 3,601.96 and 669.76 is: 1,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.20 : 3,601.96 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.20/3,601.96 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.20x = 3,601.96 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.20x = 2,412,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,448.73/2,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.68

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