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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.17, 3,606.44 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.17, 3,606.44 and 672.75 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.17 : 3,606.44 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.17/3,606.44 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.17x = 3,606.44 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.17x = 2,426,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,229.15/2,404.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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