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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.64, 3,606.93 and 673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.64, 3,606.93 and 673.25 is: 1,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.64 : 3,606.93 = 673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.64/3,606.93 = 673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.64x = 3,606.93 × 673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.64x = 2,428,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,365.62/2,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.87

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