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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.76, 3,605.82 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.76, 3,605.82 and 672.40 is: 1,008.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.76 : 3,605.82 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.76/3,605.82 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.76x = 3,605.82 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.76x = 2,424,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,553.37/2,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.65

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