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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.02, 3,606.03 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.02, 3,606.03 and 672.66 is: 1,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.02 : 3,606.03 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.02/3,606.03 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.02x = 3,606.03 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.02x = 2,425,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,632.14/2,404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.99

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