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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.72, 3,608.64 and 674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.72, 3,608.64 and 674.48 is: 1,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.72 : 3,608.64 = 674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.72/3,608.64 = 674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.72x = 3,608.64 × 674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.72x = 2,433,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,955.51/2,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.74

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