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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.64, 3,609.96 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.64, 3,609.96 and 675.28 is: 1,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.64 : 3,609.96 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.64/3,609.96 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.64x = 3,609.96 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.64x = 2,437,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,733.79/2,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.92

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