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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,604.56 and 671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,604.56 and 671.25 is: 1,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,604.56 = 671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,604.56 = 671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,604.56 × 671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 2,419,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,560.90/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.04

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