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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.74, 3,611.58 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.74, 3,611.58 and 676.36 is: 1,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.74 : 3,611.58 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.74/3,611.58 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.74x = 3,611.58 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.74x = 2,442,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,728.25/2,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.53

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