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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.77, 3,606.25 and 672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.77, 3,606.25 and 672.38 is: 1,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.77 : 3,606.25 = 672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.77/3,606.25 = 672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.77x = 3,606.25 × 672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.77x = 2,424,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,750.66/2,403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.73

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