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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.42, 3,606.60 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.42, 3,606.60 and 673 is: 1,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.42 : 3,606.60 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.42/3,606.60 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.42x = 3,606.60 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.42x = 2,427,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,241.80/2,404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.49

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