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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.38, 3,611.21 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.38, 3,611.21 and 676.14 is: 1,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.38 : 3,611.21 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.38/3,611.21 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.38x = 3,611.21 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.38x = 2,441,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,683.53/2,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.25

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