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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.52, 3,608.28 and 674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.52, 3,608.28 and 674.15 is: 1,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.52 : 3,608.28 = 674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.52/3,608.28 = 674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.52x = 3,608.28 × 674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.52x = 2,432,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,503.92/2,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.22

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