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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.92, 3,604.40 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.92, 3,604.40 and 671.52 is: 1,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.92 : 3,604.40 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.92/3,604.40 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.92x = 3,604.40 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.92x = 2,420,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,426.69/2,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.29

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