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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.44, 3,607.62 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.44, 3,607.62 and 674.20 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.44 : 3,607.62 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.44/3,607.62 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.44x = 3,607.62 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.44x = 2,432,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,257.40/2,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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