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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.41, 3,606.20 and 672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.41, 3,606.20 and 672.63 is: 1,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.41 : 3,606.20 = 672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.41/3,606.20 = 672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.41x = 3,606.20 × 672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.41x = 2,425,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,638.31/2,404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.83

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