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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.78, 3,609.77 and 675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.78, 3,609.77 and 675 is: 1,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.78 : 3,609.77 = 675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.78/3,609.77 = 675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.78x = 3,609.77 × 675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.78x = 2,436,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,591.38/2,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.39

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