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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.20, 3,604.96 and 671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.20, 3,604.96 and 671.76 is: 1,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.20 : 3,604.96 = 671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.20/3,604.96 = 671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.20x = 3,604.96 × 671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.20x = 2,421,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,667.93/2,403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.68

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