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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.82, 3,602.87 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.82, 3,602.87 and 670.44 is: 1,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.82 : 3,602.87 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.82/3,602.87 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.82x = 3,602.87 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.82x = 2,415,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,504.81/2,401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.70

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