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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.38, 3,609.71 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.38, 3,609.71 and 675.14 is: 1,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.38 : 3,609.71 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.38/3,609.71 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.38x = 3,609.71 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.38x = 2,437,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,038.19/2,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.74

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