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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.68, 3,610 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.68, 3,610 and 675.30 is: 1,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.68 : 3,610 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.68/3,610 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.68x = 3,610 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.68x = 2,437,833
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,833/2,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.94

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