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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.58, 3,602.37 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.58, 3,602.37 and 670.16 is: 1,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.58 : 3,602.37 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.58/3,602.37 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.58x = 3,602.37 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.58x = 2,414,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,164.28/2,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.24

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