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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.13, 3,606.33 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.13, 3,606.33 and 672.89 is: 1,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.13 : 3,606.33 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.13/3,606.33 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.13x = 3,606.33 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.13x = 2,426,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,645.36/2,404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.37

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