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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.74, 3,610.08 and 675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.74, 3,610.08 and 675.36 is: 1,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.74 : 3,610.08 = 675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.74/3,610.08 = 675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.74x = 3,610.08 × 675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.74x = 2,438,103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,103.63/2,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.03

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