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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.44, 3,603.34 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.44, 3,603.34 and 670.92 is: 1,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.44 : 3,603.34 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.44/3,603.34 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.44x = 3,603.34 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.44x = 2,417,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,552.87/2,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.29

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