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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.32, 3,609.62 and 674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.32, 3,609.62 and 674.94 is: 1,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.32 : 3,609.62 = 674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.32/3,609.62 = 674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.32x = 3,609.62 × 674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.32x = 2,436,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,273.55/2,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.45

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