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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.92, 3,610.38 and 675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.92, 3,610.38 and 675.68 is: 1,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.92 : 3,610.38 = 675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.92/3,610.38 = 675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.92x = 3,610.38 × 675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.92x = 2,439,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,461.56/2,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.52

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