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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.91, 3,604.19 and 648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.91, 3,604.19 and 648.04 is: 972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.91 : 3,604.19 = 648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.91/3,604.19 = 648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.91x = 3,604.19 × 648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.91x = 2,335,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,659.29/2,402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.01

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