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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.02, 3,604.56 and 671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.02, 3,604.56 and 671.66 is: 1,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.02 : 3,604.56 = 671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.02/3,604.56 = 671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.02x = 3,604.56 × 671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.02x = 2,421,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,038.77/2,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.50

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