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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.84, 3,605.66 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.84, 3,605.66 and 672.42 is: 1,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.84 : 3,605.66 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.84/3,605.66 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.84x = 3,605.66 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.84x = 2,424,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,517.90/2,403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.60

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