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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.92, 3,603.12 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.92, 3,603.12 and 670.56 is: 1,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.92 : 3,603.12 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.92/3,603.12 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.92x = 3,603.12 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.92x = 2,416,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,108.15/2,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.91

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