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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.88, 3,602.46 and 670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.88, 3,602.46 and 670.28 is: 1,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.88 : 3,602.46 = 670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.88/3,602.46 = 670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.88x = 3,602.46 × 670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.88x = 2,414,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,656.89/2,401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.32

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