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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.62, 3,609.30 and 674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.62, 3,609.30 and 674.84 is: 1,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.62 : 3,609.30 = 674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.62/3,609.30 = 674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.62x = 3,609.30 × 674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.62x = 2,435,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,700.01/2,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.08

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