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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.98, 3,604.72 and 671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.98, 3,604.72 and 671.60 is: 1,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.98 : 3,604.72 = 671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.98/3,604.72 = 671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.98x = 3,604.72 × 671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.98x = 2,420,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,929.95/2,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.47

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