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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.29, 3,605.96 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.29, 3,605.96 and 672.93 is: 1,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.29 : 3,605.96 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.29/3,605.96 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.29x = 3,605.96 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.29x = 2,426,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,555.30/2,404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.26

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