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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.32, 3,601.56 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.32, 3,601.56 and 669.60 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.32 : 3,601.56 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.32/3,601.56 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.32x = 3,601.56 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.32x = 2,411,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,604.58/2,401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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