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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.76, 3,604.14 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.76, 3,604.14 and 671.16 is: 1,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.76 : 3,604.14 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.76/3,604.14 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.76x = 3,604.14 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.76x = 2,418,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,954.60/2,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.74

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