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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.75, 3,608.67 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.75, 3,608.67 and 674.42 is: 1,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.75 : 3,608.67 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.75/3,608.67 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.75x = 3,608.67 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.75x = 2,433,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,759.22/2,405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.64

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