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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.18, 3,606.22 and 672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.18, 3,606.22 and 672.76 is: 1,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.18 : 3,606.22 = 672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.18/3,606.22 = 672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.18x = 3,606.22 × 672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.18x = 2,426,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,120.57/2,404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.13

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