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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.51, 3,611.27 and 676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.51, 3,611.27 and 676.27 is: 1,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.51 : 3,611.27 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.51/3,611.27 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.51x = 3,611.27 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.51x = 2,442,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,193.56/2,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.41

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