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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.19, 3,606.42 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.19, 3,606.42 and 672.95 is: 1,009.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.19 : 3,606.42 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.19/3,606.42 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.19x = 3,606.42 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.19x = 2,426,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,940.34/2,404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.46

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