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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.88, 3,603.96 and 671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.88, 3,603.96 and 671.28 is: 1,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.88 : 3,603.96 = 671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.88/3,603.96 = 671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.88x = 3,603.96 × 671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.88x = 2,419,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,266.27/2,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.82

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