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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.88, 3,606.96 and 673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.88, 3,606.96 and 673.28 is: 1,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.88 : 3,606.96 = 673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.88/3,606.96 = 673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.88x = 3,606.96 × 673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.88x = 2,428,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,494.03/2,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.82

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