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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.76, 3,603.87 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.76, 3,603.87 and 671.52 is: 1,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.76 : 3,603.87 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.76/3,603.87 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.76x = 3,603.87 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.76x = 2,420,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,070.78/2,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.20

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