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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.28, 3,606.36 and 672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.28, 3,606.36 and 672.86 is: 1,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.28 : 3,606.36 = 672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.28/3,606.36 = 672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.28x = 3,606.36 × 672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.28x = 2,426,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,575.39/2,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.27

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