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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.84, 3,607.16 and 673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.84, 3,607.16 and 673.42 is: 1,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.84 : 3,607.16 = 673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.84/3,607.16 = 673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.84x = 3,607.16 × 673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.84x = 2,429,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,133.69/2,404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.10

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