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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.24, 3,606.40 and 672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.24, 3,606.40 and 672.88 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.24 : 3,606.40 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.24/3,606.40 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.24x = 3,606.40 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.24x = 2,426,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,674.43/2,404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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