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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.56, 3,606.36 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.56, 3,606.36 and 672.72 is: 1,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.56 : 3,606.36 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.56/3,606.36 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.56x = 3,606.36 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.56x = 2,426,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,070.50/2,404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.95

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