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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.66, 3,610.12 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.66, 3,610.12 and 675.42 is: 1,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.66 : 3,610.12 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.66/3,610.12 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.66x = 3,610.12 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.66x = 2,438,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,347.25/2,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.17

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