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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,606.30 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,606.30 and 672.84 is: 1,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,606.30 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,606.30 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,606.30 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 2,426,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,462.89/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.08

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