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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.25, 3,603.60 and 670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.25, 3,603.60 and 670.89 is: 1,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.25 : 3,603.60 = 670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.25/3,603.60 = 670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.25x = 3,603.60 × 670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.25x = 2,417,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,619.20/2,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.40

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