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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.64, 3,608.26 and 674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.64, 3,608.26 and 674.27 is: 1,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.64 : 3,608.26 = 674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.64/3,608.26 = 674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.64x = 3,608.26 × 674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.64x = 2,432,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,921.74/2,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.34

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